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November 22, 2011

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*Shipping News* China downplays sea spats in region after Obama challenge China played down tensions with the US and proposed funding to enhance maritime cooperation in South-east Asia after President Barack Obama challenged its actions in the South China Sea at a summit of Asian leaders. Gen Maritime can draw on bankruptcy loan General Maritime Corp, the second-largest US owner of oil tankers, can draw US$30 million of a US$75 million loan that will require it to file a plan of reorganisation in 75 days or sell all its assets. Returns for oil tankers rise to 8-month high Returns for supertankers hauling two million-barrel cargoes of Middle East crude to Asia rose to an eight-month high as refinery demand increased the number of ships chartered and reduced the tally of available vessels.

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Hapag-Lloyd Q3 profit down 618pc, sales off 15pc - soaring bunker blamed Occupy Oakland votes to shut down all west coast ports on December 12 Correction: Asia-West Africa rates rise US$250/TEU from December 15 Vice premier: China-first policy needed to meet lingering global recession Economy to deteriorate, say 1,119 economists surveyed in 119 countries MOL to open its own offices to assume agency work in eastern Europe West coast dockers win arbitrator ruling to inspect, repair trailer chassis North American Freight Index up 39pc in October, biggest jump since Katrina Euro debt angst blamed for third quarter European road freight index fall Hong Kong air cargo volume off 8.2pc in October, but passengers up 5.9pc Boeing expects Mideast aircraft demand to increase 160pc over 20 years Airbus expects 300pc growth in cargo, 200pc more freighters in 20 years Cathay expects 15-20pc more cargo in 2012 despite October shortfall US Justice Department eases fine demands for troubled air carriers

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APL to commence Singapore-Laem Chabang LCX shuttle from Dec. 12 City Transport Syndicate celebrates completing 15 years in Delhi CTL 2011 is bigger & better than ever before DSME & GL offer first-ever solution for LNG-fuelled large container vessels Maersk leads in on-time schedule reliability Marseille Fos handles 1 pc more cargo in 9 months MOL installs marine broadband Internet system on 5 LNG carriers MSC extends slot charter on Oceania Loop 2 Seago Line joins INTTRA's network of ocean carriers 'China Sourcing Fair' from Nov. 23-25 Vasan inaugurates 12.80 m draught facility at V.O. Chidambaranar Port CMTL commissions first private freight terminal in India at Timmapur Freight forwarders in a service tax quandary Rs. weakness wont affect economy'Virmani Slowdown-hit garment exporters begin search for fresh pastures

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Imperial Baris station ro-ro barge in Magdeburg The German company Imperial Baris is offering additional special heavylift services by stationing the ro-ro push-barge "Europa 1" in Magdeburg (Germany). It will be deplo... Southeast Asia an attractive railway market The market for rail technology in Southeast Asia has a volume of about EUR 1.8 billion - and is set to grow far higher than in other regions, according to a study of the railway ma... Australian court fines Korean Air for cartel activities A Sydney federal court in Australia has fined Korean Air Lines AUD 5.5 million (EUR 4.1 million) for fixing prices as part of a cartel. The Australian Competition and Consumer Comm... InterRail expands offering for Central Asia The InterRail Group has successfully started a round-trip container service between Uzbekistan and India and China. This reduces the number of empty containers transported and cuts... Runway expansion in Rio de Janeiro The Brazilian airport operator Infraero has begun work on a runway expansion project at Galeao-Antonio Carlos Jobim airport, the largest hub in greater Rio de Janeiro. The USD 37 m... P&O Ferrymasters doubles Cabot volumes in two-year deal Following a two-month tender process, P&O Ferrymasters has strengthened its position as a leading pan-European transport supplier for the Cabot Corporation, a US chemical produ... Euro-Leasing and MAN Rental launched in Sweden The Euro-Leasing group, which belongs to MAN Truck & Bus, is expanding its Scandinavian activities. To provide Swedish forwarders, transporters and logisticians with its on-sit... Alexandre de Juniac named Air France chairman The board of the French flag carrier Air France has named Alexandre de Juniac as the company's new chairman of the board and director general. Jean-Cyril Spinetta, the Air France-K... Another record for Boeing At the recent East Asian summit held in Bali (Indonesia), US president Barack Obama witnessed the announcement of the largest commercial airplane order ever placed for Boeing aircr... Further decrease in the Howe Robinson Container Index The Howe Robinson Container Index (HRCI) fell by 16 points or 3%, from 556.6 points in the week ending on 4 November to 540.5 in the one ending on 18 November. The fortnight saw sm... TNT Express planning hub in Hanover The CEP service provider TNT Express will build a new distribution centre in Hanover in 2012. The contract for a plot at Hannover Langenhagen airport was signed recently. The parti... Holleman Bulgaria transports wind turbine generators for Siemens Holleman Bulgaria transports wind turbine generators for Siemens Holleman Bulgaria, a member of both the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) and of Cargo Equipment Experts (CEE) ne... CitySprint to acquire Lewis Day courier operations CitySprint has agreed to acquire Lewis Day's UK courier operations, building on its position as the country's leading same-day courier and distribution network. As part of the deal...

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Hamburg shipbuilder J.J. Sietas declares insolvency DSME starts construction of world's largest floating dock BIMCO developing contract for employment of armed guards Wärtsilä starts first X-generation engine at ceremony in China

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Port of Tacoma handles largest Genie lift shipment FESCO Transportation Group reports nine month numbers Port of Bellingham opens annual Gingerbread House contest Pacific Maritime Association eyeing reefer box safety situation Hapag-Lloyd expanding service covering Guatemala, Caribbean

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
US government fails in bid to extend detention of Gaurav Prem master Magistrate's order to complete probe in magic pipe case by December 9 is upheld by district judge Charter for Solvang-owned VLGC set to drive market below $70 per tonne Surprise low rate for Clipper Sirius forces new market forecast for coming weeks Secondhand panamax prices start falling again Older tonnage hit hardest as sale and purchase market continues to plummet Grimaldi adds Genoa-Valencia freight service to Motorways of the Sea Two modern ro-ro ships will sail three times a week both ways US storms into global LNG export market New opportunities for gas carriers in wake of landmark liquefied natural gas deal Where will US gas cargoes go? Chile and Asia could soak up exports Drive for energy independence fuels surge in shale gas production High volumes push down prices, boosting export opportunities Antwerp starts work on second left bank lock Deurganck dock access to be completed by 2016 Sanko Steamship commits to second deal for MR tanker pair Price paid shows deterioration of the market in past weeks Indian LNG import capacity set to double BP-Reliance joint venture to boost liquefied natural gas imports Royal Fleet Auxiliary ratings to join UK public sector strike MCA staff also set to walk out Sobrena workers demand state aid to save French yard Brittany Ferries contract win gives stay of execution Owners avoid pressure to accept dangerous cargoes Crew safety is being neglected when carrying bulk cargoes prone to liquefaction Law firms need not fear consolidation Solid shipowners needing capital will continue to look to solid ship finance banks and suitable lawyers Democracy in Greece not on hold All changes in the Greek government so far have been constitutional Ferguson wins first hybrid ferry contract Glasgow yard to build two low-carbon battery-diesel ro-ros ABS warns against green ship design US class society says trend creates conflict of interest in area of 'ethical quicksand' Rickmers Group gears up for consolidation Changing funding model as bank loans dry up EXCLUSIVE: Algeria exchange controls could spark shipping pull-out Maersk and CMA CGM cash stuck in country US lifts sanctions on Libya's GNMTC Libyan company's fleet of 24-strong vessels free to trade EXCLUSIVE: HSH Nordbank warns shipping loans will become scarcer Torsten Temp says eurozone crisis will force banks to reduce lending books GMS holds back publishing of Indian subcontinent scrap rates Increased renegotiations lead to greater price uncertainty in main demolition market Hammonia looking at CMA CGM boxships German vessel operator in the midst of negotiating purchase of two post-panamaxes Eitzen Chemical axes pool operations Move is part of efforts to raise liquidity Spain sets out transport goals New government to prioritise intermodal links Neighbourliness in the Pacific President Obama may be roiling China, but the engagement is constructive Get well soon, GenMar Some leading companies have been through Chapter 11 and lived to tell the tale. We hope General Maritime will too

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Hapag sees Atlantic boost GERMAN box line Hapag-Lloyd said today it produced operating profits in the third quarter despite great Far East pressure on freight rates Bangladesh breaker killed A WORKER was reportedly killed today at the Prime breaking yard in Bangladesh - even though the country has barred such companies from acquiring new ships to recycle NYSE ejects GenMar PETER Georgiopoulos-chaired General Maritime has received preliminary bankruptcy court approvals and confirmed that its trading days on NYSE are over Savannah unveils scheme OFFICIALS approved a $6.5M improvement for box handling facilities in Savannah, the port affirmed today Chevron accepts responsibility Brazil spill US OIL company Chevron today accepted responsibility for an oil spill off Brazil Italian ro-ro expansion ITALIAN ro-ro operator Grimaldi has defied sovereign debt fears and announced a new service between Italy and Spain Robust 2012 seen for offshore drilling SINGAPORE'S yards could benefit from increased demand for ocean drill rigs in 2012, analysts predicted today Will BIMCO's licence say: have gun, will travel? BIMCO said today it has started working on a standard contract for employing armed guards Spanish builders cross fingers after election SPANISH shipbuilders told Fairplay today they are pushing ahead with efforts to establish a tax lease scheme despite uncertainty over the new government India ship shares battered SHIPPING stocks in India tumbled today, with most leaders hitting a year's low on economic slowdown fears and the country's foreign trade fall Pirate suspects arrested POLICE in Somalia have reportedly arrested pirates related to the attack on the Greek tanker Olib G China seeks 'maritime connection network' CHINA HAS reportedly proposed a co-operation fund for developing a "maritime connection network" with Southeast Asian nations Manila clears most ferries EIGHT of nine Superferry vessels were cleared today to resume operations in the Philippines, as an inquiry continued into last week's fatal fishing boat-ferry collision ATS narrows losses by 45% LOSSES at ATS Consolidated have narrowed by 45% in the third quarter of 2011 Paris offers help to SeaFrance worker group FRENCH transport minister Thierry Mariani has offered government help to the worker co-operative bidding to take over SeaFrance, which continued today to suspend Channel services

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Diesel Hits $4 Mark for First Time in Six Months Diesel prices across the United States increased 2.3 cents in the week ending Nov. 21, rising over $4 a gallon... Thai Floods Force CEVA to Re-engineer Supply Chains CEVA Logistics is working to re-engineer the supply chains of its automotive and hard disk drive customers because Thai floods... Postmaster General Urges Bolder Postal Reform Postmaster General and CEO Patrick Donahoe urged Congress on Monday to take a bold approach to reforming the U.S. Postal... Lufthansa Puts Frankfurt Expansion on Hold Lufthansa Cargo is suspending plans for a $1.35 billion expansion of the airline's Frankfurt hub because of a German court's... Railroads Say Weak Exports Hurting Grain Shipments Grain transport on U.S. railroads fell 18.3 percent year-over-year in the past week, extending a steep slide in shipping from... Pacific Northwest Ports' Imports Fall, Exports Rise Containerized imports generally lagged but exports continued to grow in October at the ports of Oakland, Portland, Tacoma and Seattle.... TransCore's Shrader Sees Strong Freight Volume in the US Truckload Market (Video) Despite mixed signals in other parts of the global shipping economy, David Shrader, senior vice president for operations at TransCore,... October Class 8 Orders Top Projections Orders for Class 8 heavy trucks hit a six-month high in October, with manufacturers receiving 29,824 new orders and 28,026... Savannah Expands Intermodal Railyard The Georgia Ports Authority board approved a $6.5 million, 6,000-foot extension of the Mason Intermodal Container Transfer Facility, as the... Supply Chain Under Water When Honda resumed production at one of its plants near Bangkok more than a month after shutting its factories amid... Japan's Trade Balance Slips Back Into Red Japan suffered a trade deficit of $3.56 billion in October, as exports fell amid a slowdown in the global economy... Container Traffic Grows at Major Asian Gateways Box throughput at leading Asian gateways grew in October despite the economic uncertainties that plague key European and U.S. markets.... Hapag-Lloyd Profit Falls 94 Percent to $17.5 Million Hapag-Lloyd said currency swings and rate competition caused third quarter profit to drop 94 percent year-over-year to $17.5 million, but... Hong Kong Air Freight Drops 8.2 Percent Hong Kong International Airport saw cargo volume fall 8.2 percent from the same month a year ago as a surge... Marine Highways' New Direction While attending a recent two-day marine highways workshop at George Mason University, I realized the concept has been studied exhaustively... Trucking Dashboard 2011: Third Quarter The for-hire U.S. trucking industry took a detour around economic fears in the third quarter, as year-over-year increases in freight... Brokers Climb the Logistics Ladder Shippers turned to freight brokers for truck capacity in increasing numbers in the third quarter, boosting revenue at third-party intermediaries... Lytle Takes the Helm at Long Beach The Port of Long Beach is in the early days of implementing the largest capital expansion program in its history,... Built to Grow If industrial real estate is an accurate barometer of where the international trade economy is headed, the transportation industry should... Carriers Joined at the Ship? Container shipping's latest slide into red ink is reviving talk about mergers and acquisitions among carriers. Major ship lines... Blowing the Whistle Proving again that shareholders no longer are willing to tolerate systemic shortcomings from those in charge of public companies, the... Hardly Pushing the Envelope Is $5.1 billion enough to get the attention of Congress? The loss the U.S. Postal Service piled up in the...

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Hapag-Lloyd finishes Q3 11 in the black Hapag-Lloyd outperformed the market in Q3 11. Whereas most other carriers slipped further into the red, it just ended up with a small positive result of EUR9.6 ... Yusen Logistics (India) In the latest phased global roll-out of its integration of NYK Logistics and Yusen Air & Sea Service the NYK Group has announced the formation of Yusen ... IAS launches new web modules for better connectivity Oakland (US)-headquartered software/technology company International Asset Systems (IAS) has launched extensions to its DispatchManager - a web solution that automates ... Containerisation International Yearbook 2012 to be published in December Evergreen splits pendulum service again Evergreen has split its UAM pendulum service between the Mediterranean and US West Coast back into two separate Transpacific and Asia/Europe strings. Instead of ... Congress' interest in ending US antitrust immunity sparked on eve of FMC study release The Federal Maritime Commission's (FMC) study into the impact that the ending of anti-trust immunity for liner shipping conferences in Europe has had on the industry ... Thailand's economy suffers flood hit The economy of Thailand expanded by a disappointing 3.5% in the third quarter of the year as the severe floods that have swept the country since July, killing at ... India tightens the noose on old ships A two-day seminar in Chennai, India last week, as part of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) centenary celebrations, was inaugurated by G K Vasan, Union ... 64 boxes removed from Rena

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Capital curtails spot exposure Capital Product Partners pulls VLCC out of the spot market as parent rides to the rescue with another long-term charter. Analysts examine Diana deal Equity gurus see more acquisitions on the horizon for New York-listed bulker owner following latest $32m raid. Wikborg exits AMA Manhattan-based boutique waves goodbye to co-founder as fate of Norwegian outpost hangs in the balance. Yang Ming tied to scrap pact Brokers finger Taiwanese transport giant as seller in $9m demolition deal. Norden selling KLC exile Former Korea Line chartered vessel draws huge attention in Greece as Danish owner invites offers. Shipping's coming crisis Shipowners' organisation says market distortion from redundant shipyards is the real threat facing owners. Another breaker dies Bangladeshi worker loses life after falling down a lift shaft at Chittagong yard. Crew stranded off Sudan Seafarers running out of supplies on Sri Lankan vessel denied berth over unpaid fees. Deep Sea reels in extension EnQuest adds another 300 days to platform-supply vessel deal with Oslo-listed owner. Korean owner trimming down National Bitumen Corp tipped for double scrap sale which will leave it with only one tanker. Santos strike grips port A 24-hour strike by Brazilian port workers causes delays and disruption. Amanda too heavy Danish cargoship stopped by German marine authorities after over-loading with scrap metal. Globus getting stronger Expanding George Karageorgiou-led bulker owner defies tough markets to increase nine-month profit.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
AS poll: One-third shippers with cargo rolled Grand China accused of non-payment on bulk vessels Hainan, China-based carrier Grand China Logistics has been accused by three European shipowners for halting payments on chartered bulk vessels, according to the Financial Times. FMC sees progress on fuel alternatives Commissioner Mario Cordero of the FMC says progress is being made on development of fuel alternatives for commercial vessels. Use of liquefied natural gas as fuel is an example. Sea Star agrees to pay $14 million fine for price fixing Hapag bucks trend, makes money in 3Q

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Canadian 'green vessel' retrofit draws nearer Many of the energy-saving technologies could then be deployed in commercial shipping to reduce fuel costs and lower the environmental impact of travel. Last coal powered vessel set for LNG trial Last US vessel to be powered by coal looks to natural gas future. Prices soften across European ports Crude oil markets extend losses in early trading. IFO prices still tumbling in Fujairah 380 cSt price has fallen more then $40 pmt in a week. Crew support 'crucial' for towing kites Bunker savings trigger crew bonuses, vessel operator tells conference. Shipping's dilemma in the face of COP17 The shipping industry requires a realistic lead in time to respond positively to decisions flowing from COP 17. Fujairah pipeline 'operational next month' 'There's a hurry to get this operational' as tension grows over Iran's nuclear programme. 'No delays' for ECA rules 0.10% sulphur cap likely to be in force in just over three years. 'Tough competition and high bunker prices' define the market Hapag-Lloyd reports sharp year-on-year fall in third quarter profit. South China fuel oil imports up 70% in November Region expected to import 230,000 mt of fuel oil during month. Bunker prices down double-digits at most Asian ports Mixed demand at key Asian bunker ports on Monday. Chimbusco to offer 3.50% sulphur IFOs by December To offer 3.50% sulphur fuel oil at all Chinese ports next month. Quebec to introduce LNG-powered ferry Ferry able to carry more passengers and vehicles than the current vessel in service. UK-based firm launches marine fuel testing programme Fuel samples can be analysed and reported on the same day of delivery, says SeaTec Services. MISC spending $3.5 million in energy efficiency studies MISC's LNG carrier vessel Seri Balhaf given Green Award certification. Buckeye posts $110 million quarterly net loss Commissions newly constructed inland dock at BORCO for fuel oil, gasoline and diesel cargo operations. Bunker supplier resumes ops at Auckland port Bunker tanker Awanuia commencing 'normal barge operations' as of Monday.

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COMPANIES

PSA International acquires 30% stake in Chinese terminal operator Xiamen Container Terminal Group

Singapore/Xiamen/Shenzhen

Transaction valued at approximately $387 million

In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.

Hong Kong

During the period, the container fleet transported more than 6.9 million TEUs (+6.7%)

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, Eurokai's port terminals handled 3.6 million containers (+10.5%)

Hamburg

Growth of +18.5% in Germany. A decline of -3.7% in Italy.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop us, rail freight is in a critical condition and requires support policies.

Rome

Map: adequate structural interventions are lacking

SHIPPING

OOIL invests $2.22 billion in the construction of 12 13,600 TEU containerships

Hong Kong

They will be built by the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Last year, the Hupac Group's production value grew by +3.1%

Zurich

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri establishes joint venture with Albanian KAYO

Trieste

The company will be responsible for the construction and maintenance of naval units for the Albanian Navy

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean converts options with Meyer Turku for two cruise ships into orders

Miami/Turku

The fifth and sixth "Icon" class units will be delivered in the summer of 2029 and the summer of 2030

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +1.7%

Venice

General cargo and solid bulk cargo are increasing. Chioggia recorded a 2.7% decline.

SAFETY & SECURITY

National Bilateral Ports Organization Seminar on Workplace Safety

Rome

Gallozzi (Assologistica): in addition to compliance with the rules, full awareness of behaviors is also necessary

LOGISTICS

UPS's sixth quarterly decline in shipping volume

Atlanta

In the January-March period, the US group's revenues fell by -1.6%

PORTS

The 2025 financial statements of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority have been approved.

Genoa

PORTS

Commander Pierpaolo Danieli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority.

Livorno

He is the Chief of Staff of the Chief of Staff at MIT.

INDUSTRY

Wärstilä saw a sharp increase in new orders for equipment in the first quarter

Helsinki

Net sales remained stable. Operating profit increased by 20%.

LEGISLATION

The reform of the port system has received the stamp of approval from the State General Accounting Office

Rome

The measure will now be examined by parliament.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Third Pass: Excavation of the Novi Ligure interconnection tunnels completed

Novi Ligure

They connect the new high-capacity line to the historic Genoa-Turin line

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Receives First Overseas Order to Build an Icebreaker

Ulsan

Order worth $348.9 million from Sweden

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions

Schindellegi

Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.

PORTS

Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter

Beijing

In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%

PORTS

In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing

Antwerp

In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

ACCIDENTS

The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships

Tehran/Southampton

Two MSC container ships blocked

PORTS

Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings

Rotterdam

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana

Rome

Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces

Portsmouth/Washington

Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region

LOGISTICS

Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.

Rome

To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.

PORTS

Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Algeciras/Barcelona

In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes

A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.

PORTS

A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.

Tarragona

The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June

SHIPPING

International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation

London/Washington

The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London

TRUCKING

Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.

Rome

Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.

PORTS

A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.

Venice

A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected

NEWS

A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.

Tampa

The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked

INSURANCE

Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels

New Delhi

The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars

SHIPPING

Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Washington

Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.

TRUCKING

Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.

Rome

Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.

PORTS

Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.

Genoa

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased

Augusta

22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively

SHIPYARDS

The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.

Miami/Trieste

It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year

CRUISES

Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.

Fort Lauderdale

Orders worth over two billion euros

COMPANIES

ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd

Haifa

Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017

LEGISLATION

The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.

London

The treaty has been ratified by 12 states

NEWS

US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports

Tampa

Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course

PORTS

AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta

Abu Dhabi/Constance

Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%

TRADE

The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.

Paris

The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.

NEWS

A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.

Washington

The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China

PORTS

The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.

Singapore

Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa

Geneva

The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%

St. Petersburg

Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)

NEWS

US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites

Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington

A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda

NEWS

After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.

Tampa/Washington

U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.

Ankara

Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%

SHIPPING

Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen

London

Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total

LOGISTICS

Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe

Montreal/San Francisco

Initial portfolio valued at approximately one billion euros

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.

Genoa

Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%

Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships

PIRACY

Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships

London

Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year

NEWS

IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Washington/London

Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing

PORTS

CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC

Panama

INSTITUTIONS

China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

New York

Pakistan and Colombia abstained.

ACCIDENTS

A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.

Southampton

Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region

TRANSPORTATION

ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector

Brussels

Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February

SHIPPING

Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February

Cairo

Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US

Washington

Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine

In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues

Rome

The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled

NEWS

Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz

Manila

The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area

Melbourne

29-hectare container storage site near Australian port

JOBS

Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow

Genoa

Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.

Rotterdam

Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators

SHIPPING

Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.

Rome

They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari

SEAFARERS

ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers

London/Genoa

PORTS

Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Trieste

He will take office on April 13th.

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed

Southampton

A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.

CRUISES

In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.

Genoa

Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.

CUSTOMS

Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce

Brussels

Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter

Miami

During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)

PORTS

Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports

Washington

The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities

PORTS

UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples

Rome

The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable

PORTS

The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable

Geneva

The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt urge the Western Liguria Port Authority to focus on worker and safety issues

Genoa

PORTS

The 2025 budget of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.

Gioia Tauro

Administrative surplus of 128.9 million euros

PORTS

Rixi: Additional resources for the completion of Genoa's new breakwater.

Rome

They will be used for the consolidation of the seabed and for design adjustments

PORTS

Chinese terminal operators COSCO Shipping Ports and CMPort report increased quarterly revenues.

Hong Kong

Increases determined by the greater volume of containers handled by port terminals

COMPANIES

Dirk Jan Storm has been appointed president of PSA Italy

Genoa

He takes over from Marco Conforti, who has reached the end of his three-year term.

INDUSTRY

In the first three months of 2026, CIMC's container sales decreased by -10.5%

Hong Kong

Dry box sales dropped 13.3%. Reefer sales increased 30.2%.

EDUCATION

The Western Sicily Port Authority opens access to funds for the PNRR training program to entities with private contracts.

Palermo

LOGISTICS

Rhenus has acquired the entire capital of LBH Global Agencies

Holzwickede

51% stake acquired from the Lagendijk family

ENVIRONMENT

The Genoa Port Authority's 2025 report on ship emissions has been published.

Genoa

228 inspections carried out to verify nitrogen oxide emission levels

ASSOCIATIONS

Assoporti's second traveling assembly in Bari

Bari

The first meeting held in Venice follows

PORTS

APM Terminals and Hateco to Build Container Terminal in Da Nang Port

The Hague

It will have a capacity of 5.7 million TEUs. An investment of over $1.7 billion.

INDUSTRY

Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment

Stockholm

Strong demand for shore power system installations

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.

Rome

Perform four weekly rotations

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline

Taipei/Keelung

In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.

Rome

He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport

ENVIRONMENT

From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean

Livorno

PORTS

The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.

Valencia

It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%

Valencia/Madrid

Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra

Naples

The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs

SHIPPING

In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers

Portoferraio

INDUSTRY

ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026

Zurich

Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders

COMPANIES

Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre

Melzo

The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport

PORTS

Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter

Hong Kong

Record for this time of year

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.

Leipzig

Six round trips per week were made

COMPETITION

The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.

Rome

The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones

National Harbor

The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.

TRUCKING

Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line

Rome

Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector

PORTS

CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment

Hong Kong

Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.

Genoa

Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.

Naples

It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

NEWS

Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.

Genoa

SHIPPING

GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet

Genoa

The ship will undergo refitting operations

NEWS

Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers

MARITIME SERVICES

Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter

Rotterdam/Paris

PORTS

Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.

Hong Kong

In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.

Long Beach

In March the decline was -5.2%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas

Brussels

No competition issues identified

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia

Milan

The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line

Rome

The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.

Trieste

$30 million order

PORTS

Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto

Taranto

Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

In March the decrease was -5.5%

PORTS

Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports

Miami

The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami

COMPANIES

The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies

Padua

A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.

Los Angeles

In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)

COMPANIES

CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal

Marseille

The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.

CRUISES

A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Miami

Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele

SHIPYARDS

Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025

Turku

Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)

PORTS

Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.

Marseille

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco

Acapulco

Construction of a new dock is planned

LOGISTICS

A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.

La Spezia

Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%

Hong Kong

Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%

PORTS

Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.

Bari

His four-year term will begin on May 11

SHIPPING

Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended

Ismailia

It was in force from 15 May 2025

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%

Ravenna

An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March

JOBS

Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector

Rome

Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries

Genoa/Busan

The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels

SHIPPING

French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration

Le Havre

The company has two sailing cargo ships

INFRASTRUCTURE

Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.

Vado Ligure

The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.

MEETINGS

A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.

La Spezia

Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

SHIPYARDS

Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable

Piraeus

Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing

ECONOMY

The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel

Rome

The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.

Tripoli

The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift

ACCIDENTS

Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal

Ismailia

The incident was resolved within four hours

SHIPPING

Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.

Rome

SHIPPING

Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis

London

Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area

PORTS

The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.

La Spezia

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

The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.

Genoa

Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace

MEETINGS

A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.

La Spezia

Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.

Minerbio

In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%

PORTS

The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.

Rome

The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel

La Spezia

Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard

COMPANIES

NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment

Tokyo

Group leaders appointed in eight European countries

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%

La Goulette

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.

Gioia Tauro

PORTS

The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.

Genoa

The measure does not introduce new charges

NEWS

Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

Three distinct operations performed within a week

SHIPPING

Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.

Rome

PORTS

Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%

Berlin

Revenues fell by -8.0%

PORTS

ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal

Singapore

The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port

MEETINGS

A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.

Rome

It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.

Rome

Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.

INDUSTRY

CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.

Hong Kong

Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector

Genoa

It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa

PORTS

In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +1.2%

LEGISLATION

Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector

Rome

Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments

LEGISLATION

Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.

Rome

Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.

PORTS

The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros

Venice

Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.

Brussels

The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service

JOBS

Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.

Savona

PORTS

The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.

Gioia Tauro

1.5 million euros allocated

LOGISTICS

Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.

San Francisco/Singapore

The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA

Genoa

The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement

Seoul/Eleusis

The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.

Rome

The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position

PORTS

Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal

Singapore

The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan

PORTS

EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port

Rotterdam

A loan of 90 million euros has been granted

JOBS

High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.

Livorno

Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company

MOURNING

Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.

Naples

He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005

PORTS

APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal

The Hague/Hanoi

Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins

LOGISTICS

FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter

Memphis

Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)

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