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BRIEFS

October 25, 2011

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*Shipping News* HNA boasts 40b yuan warchest for foreign deals HNA Group, the Chinese investor in aviation, shipping and hotels, said it has access to as much as 40 billion yuan (S$8 billion) of credit lines to support acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Baltic index slips, ship supply weighs The capesize market should remain supported by healthy iron ore and coal exports to China, even as the Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, turned negative at the end of last week. China may double bunker suppliers China, with the world's busiest port at Shanghai, may double the number of local companies allowed to sell tax-exempt marine fuel as demand from ships increases. Shabaab-Somali pirate links growing: UN

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Basel Convention eco-activists say HK Convention insufficient on scrapping Ben Line Agencies opens its 100th office in Asia Marine Department: Ferry involved in collision at Cheung Chau strayed off course New liner services to boost Hamburg-Russia box traffic OOCL has not cancelled its CCX, SCX, and SSX services as reported CN joins Agri-Food to export Canada's containerised specialty grains Freight Co Ltd offers emergency flood recovery logistics services CSX quarterly profit up 12pc to US$464 million, revenue per unit up 10pc Vladivostok Air flies to Singapore via Hong Kong twice weekly Liuzhou Airport cargo volume up 32pc on January to September last year St Louis-Lambert airport vows to fight for China hub, despite tax defeat

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Asia-Europe spot rates fall; transpacific decline slows BBC Chartering sets sail CMA CGM Group upgrades ASEA service between Asia, Kenya & Tanzania Container shipping could face long period of oversupply DHL India berths largest self-propelled barge at Paradip Port ICS says flag states must enforce rules K. Mohandas to grace AMTOI Day on November 2 Rickmers-Linie selected for delivery of Airbus fuselage sections to France Strong Chinese appetite for ore to push up dry bulk rates Tanker rates at seven-week high Handicrafts exports surge 22 pc in Aug. APM Terminals Mumbai stresses on caring for people as part of Safety Day Nisha Roadways adjudged 'Container Transport Operator of the Year (Road)' at MALA 2011 Adopt cluster approach to get edge in exports: Exim Bank

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OCTOBER 24, 2011
Huge rail market growth expected in Middle East The Middle Eastern rail market volume stands at EUR 1.6 billion, and is set to increase by an average of 13% per year to reach EUR 3 billion by 2015, according to a study entitled ... Czech Airlines awards Aero Cargo GSA contract for Germany Czech Airlines has extended its cargo GSA relationship with the ECS Group by appointing Aero Cargo as its new partner in Germany. The airline previously awarded cargo GSA contracts... Australian north coast rail upgrade proceeding apace The elimination of sharp bends in the interstate rail network between Newcastle and Queensland (Australia) is progressing on schedule, with a section between Rappville and Leeville... Loxx to cooperate with Demas in Turkey The German transport company Loxx now cooperates with the Istanbul-based logistics service provider Demas International Lojistik Hizmetleri ve Tic. As part of the cooperation, Loxx... UK P&I Club announces 3% overall increase for 2012 The premium rating of all UK P&I Club members will be increased by 3% on 20 February 2012. This was agreed by the UK Club's directors at a recent meeting in Athens. The decisio... Charleston breakbulk volume surges with USD 23 million investment With a USD 23 million improvement project at its Columbus Street Terminal completed, the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) is enjoying a surge in non-containerised cargo at the... ALE appoints Alberto Pittaluga as country manager of new Iraq office ALE, a large and heavy load specialist headquartered in Staffordshire (UK), has opened a new office in Basra (Iraq), its first base in that country. Basra was chosen due to its str... Fesco and BLG Logistics to cooperate in Russia The BLG Logistics Group and the Fesco Transportation Group have announced the creation of a joint venture to develop integrated logistics solutions for the automotive industry in R... Aircastle provides two aircraft to support Southern Air's fleet renewal Aircastle Limited, a global company that acquires, leases and sells high-utility commercial jet aircraft to airlines throughout the world, and Southern Air Holdings have entered in... Wüst building new logistics centre in Germany The excavators moved in at Wüst Logistik's headquarters in Weissenburg (Germany) recently, planning to complete the first stage of a new logistics centre by March 2012. The centre ... ALC urges push for Australian transport regulation reform The Australian government's second so-called seamless economy agenda must focus on reforms that abolish inconsistent regulations and red tape between states, all of which adds cons... 1 million flights for air traffic management system With the words "you're identified", the air traffic controller confirmed the initial call of the Lufthansa pilot of flight DLH729 from Shanghai Pudong to Frankfurt, and t...

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OCTOBER 24, 2011
Harris Pye completes $4.3 million of work on West Pegasus LCS 3 completes builder's trials Bridge team chatted about Cat Women as HSV sliced through fishing vessel Marine interior specialist adds to backlog Arctia to convert multi-function icebreakers to meet US EPA Arctic regs

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OCTOBER 24, 2011
Port of Bellingham seeks comment on Airport Master Plan development Two new members selected for Vancouver Fraser port board DHS taps BSI Group for port cargo screening aid Port of Seattle coping with Alaskan Way Viaduct closures Letter of Interest period extended for Newport Port Commission post

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OCTOBER 24, 2011
Brussels blocks SNCF plan to give ailing SeaFrance $139m funding Competition competitor says aid 'incompatible' with European rules Heidmar pools sign up four new ships One VLCC and three aframaxes boost total fleet to 126 K Line sells two aframax tankers Deals in addition to VLCC sale, as Japanese owner shrinks fleet VLGC market rally takes a breather Fixtures fail as caution clouds global LPG sector, leaving owners willing to discount rates Kiel Canal a step closer to new locks Meeting raises prospects of Federal funding ABN Amro to double shipping book Bank's transport chief Gust Biesbroeck says bottom of industry cycle good time to get in Cash-rich Greek owners taking advantage of falling VLCC values At only a third of newbuilding prices, 10-year-old vessel values offer investment opportunity Fesco adds Tacoma to Vladivostok service Fortnightly departure linking US Pacific Northwest to Russian Far East will offer 14-day transit time Frontline continues to offload tankers Two more suezmax vessels reported up for sale in the secondhand market Galileo finally leaves launch pad EU's answer to US GPS lifts off Wärtsilä readies business for green rush Environmental services and gas engines key products for the future says new boss India's oil destiny is linked to the Commonwealth India has the means but not the ways to tap its deepwater hydrocarbon reserves. There is an institution that could fill the gap Asia takes premium pickings Gauging the size of the global marine market is hard, but it is clear Asia is on the rise and London is even more important than previously thought Samudera's gross profit falls 85% Bunker prices and increased container charter hire rates push cost of services to nearly $109m Demolition market in the doldrums Scrap rates fall below $500 per ldt with continued mismatch between breaker and cash buyer price ideas Frangou fingers European problems as threat for bulk Navios Maritime Partners will be 'unaffected' by credit squeeze facing owners Creditors release arrested Seaarland aframax RBS and Credit Agricole must now work with company on Chapter 11 restructuring plan Short-period capesize charters hit $21,000 a day Spot market sentiment improves despite pessimism over China iron ore demand Lloyd Fonds poised to get $21m injection from AMA Capital Partners Cash boost would allow the KG house to participate in part-consolidation Scorpio Tankers charters in LR2 product tanker UK releases national ports policy Long term port capacity demand to remain unaffected by global economic crisis Northern Europe ports 'most efficient' Box ports have four times the throughput of southern rivals STX Group confirms assets sales Owners of STX Pan Ocean and STX OSV will raise funds by stake sales in unnamed overseas assets by early 2012 Dr Peters KG fund files for insolvency Banks call in loan on fund that far exceeds market value of ships EU ban on conferences fails to win a following Europe finds itself isolated, with no sign of a wider reform of maritime competition law Trailer Bridge chief executive departs Latest development precedes crucial bond maturity in November Noatum to stamp its name on former Dragados terminals Port operator wants to 'consolidate' its leadership in Spanish market Like the Somme The mortality rate for Somali pirates suggests that they are formidable because they are desperate Human cost of piracy The ordeal of Calixto Caniete, master of the Remuar, is a reminder of the urgency of dealing with the pirate scourge Costs hit SITC profits as intra-Asia volumes increase Nine-month earnings show high growth in expenses balanced by one-time gains

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OCTOBER 24, 2011
High Oz dollar moves shipbuilder to Philippines AUSTRALIAN shipbuilder Austal said it plans to expand into Asia and possibly Europe Frangou resets fee terms ANGELIKI Frangou's Navios Partners today announced profits in line with expectations and a new management deal that promises higher fees to parent Navios Holdings Trailer Bridge boss quits BOX-BARGE operator Trailer Bridge has confirmed the resignation of CEO Ivy Barton Suter as the company's bond maturity deadline nears 'Pouncing on' stray tankers JAPAN'S No 3 carrier 'K' Line has sold a 2001-built VLCC and a 2002-built Aframax tanker, brokers told Fairplay today NYK losses more than double NYK LINE has become Japan's third major carrier, after MOL and 'K' Line, to predict worse losses for 2QFY2011 Oz ports returning to costly waiting game THE WAIT to dock at Australia's Newcastle port will increase to 54 ships by the end of next month, IHS McCloskey predicted today VLCC demand immune to 40% distance cut? TANKER voyage distances are likely to be cut by 40% when the Trans Myanmar-China pipeline is ready in June 2013, but growing Chinese crude imports would ensure long-term demand for VLCCs 90% tanker EPS fall warned NORWAY'S First Securities has predicted a sharp fall in 3Q11 results for listed tanker companies MPS defeats lender challenge MARCO Polo Seatrade of the Netherlands and three related companies have won jurisdictional challenges in their Chapter 11 case, paving the way for more international owners to file for US relief Wärtsilä using loan for R&D FINNISH engine maker Wärtsilä said today it plans to use a €150M ($207.8M) loan from European Investment Bank for R&D Workers escape harm in Polish blast AN INQUIRY into an explosion is under way today at the western Polish port of Swinoujcie SITC profits slide 12.9% HIGHER costs have pushed down the profits of China's intra-Asia box specialist SITC by 12 PIL hits target for PST PIL HAS acquired hit its target on the number of shares in Pacific Shipping Trust it need to proceed with its plan to delist and privatise the trust China's ore appetite plummets FAR FEWER ships are being chartered to haul iron ore to China, where stockpiles of the steelmaking ingredient exceed 90M tonnes Holiday package: even more box pressure LONG-HAUL box rates are continuing their slide, with economic woes and skewed supply-demand fundamentals failing to provide enough confidence to bolster the sector

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OCTOBER 24, 2011
Mica Wants Long-Term FAA Bill by End of 2011 House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John Mica said he will take "every measure that's needed" to pass a four-year... Diesel Prices Rise for Second Straight Week Diesel prices across the United States rose 2.4 cents in the week ending Oct. 24, increasing for the second straight... Port of Seattle Imports Plunge 22.6 Percent Containerized imports into the Port of Seattle plunged 22.6 percent in September over the same month a year ago as... Marten Transport Profit Rises 15.5 Percent Refrigerated trucker Marten Transport increased its net profit 15.5 percent to $6.3 million in the third quarter on higher operating... FedEx Increases Holiday Hiring 18 Percent FedEx, showing strong confidence in U.S. consumers and e-commerce, says it will hire 20,000 seasonal workers to handle holiday deliveries... Container Corp. of India Profit Down 16 Percent Container Corp. of India's profit in the second quarter fell 16 percent to $35 million, as the state-owned rail operator's... Landstar System Profit Leaps 38.5 Percent Truckload giant Landstar System increased net profit 38.5 percent to $30.2 million on a 9.8 percent increase in revenue to... Bob Evans Sells Midwest DC to Millard Refrigerated Bob Evans Farms is serving up a portion of its distribution network, selling its Springfield, Ohio, BEF Foods distribution center... USA Truck Loses $4.3 Million, Rejects Celadon Talks Truckload carrier USA Truck rejected merger talks with larger rival Celadon Group despite falling back into the red with a... US Distilled Grain Exports Will Rebound, Report Says U.S. exports of distilled grains with solubles should grow about 2.5 percent this season after declining 11 percent year-over-year in... CN to Assist Grain Exporter with Supply Chain Agri-Food Central Ltd. has become the latest shipper to sign an agreement with Canadian National Railway whereby the two will... Seeking Space, Creating Capacity "Share and share alike" is a maxim shippers find hard to follow, especially if it means sharing zealously guarded supply... INTTRA Cargo Bookings Hit Record INTTRA, the e-commerce cargo-booking portal, said its electronic bookings reached a record high in the past two months. The... Star Reefers Loss Widens to $14.1 Million Star Reefers' loss in the third quarter widened to $14.1 million from $3.7 million a year earlier as the Norwegian... Japanese Exports Rise 2.4 Percent in September Japan's exports in September grew 2.4 percent year-over-year, increasing for the second straight month after five months of declines following... Hong Kong Freight Tumbles 6.1 Percent Air freight moving through Hong Kong fell 6.1 percent year-over-year in September, the seventh straight monthly decline and a lackluster... Trailer Bridge Replaces CEO Williiam G. Gotimer Jr. and Mark Tanner have been named co-CEOs of Trailer Bridge, replacing Ivy Barton Suter, who resigned... Heading Down the Wrong Track? For months, year-over-year gains in rail freight traffic have countered gloom-and-doom warnings about the U.S. economy heading back into recession.... Drivers Dominate Trucking Worries What's keeping trucking executives awake at night as 2012 approaches? If it's not the threat of a double-dip recession, it's... All Tracks Lead to Virginia The two Class 1 railroads serving the ports of Virginia are playing musical chairs. When the music stops, the big... Not So Fast Track The Obama administration is moving quickly, by government standards, to reform the regulations that delay outbound shipments or add unnecessary... US Takes a Latin Leap Latin America was the United States' fastest-growing partner among the major trading regions during the last decade, according to the... Brazil Leads the Way Latin America's economies are as varied as the countries' political and economic foundations. "Every country is moving at a different... Kickin' It Up a Notch For decades, economists have been telling the international trade and transportation industries that Latin America is the region of the... The Cost of Inaction We're about a year away from the 2012 presidential election, and it's obvious to all that partisanship again is getting... US-Canada's Taxing Debate One country's container tax is another country's trade barrier. A coalition of six major U.S. West Coast ports and two... Rocky Road to Transport Deals Ray LaHood has had enough. President Obama's Republican transportation secretary, frustrated by lack of congressional progress to fix the nation's... When the ASCE Talks, Congress Listens The American Society of Civil Engineers likely never intended to be the Cassandra of U.S. infrastructure decline, but Washington hears... Big Ships, Bigger Decisions With the global shipping industry facing overcapacity, a decision over deployment is hardly an idle question for carriers ... Matching Shippers, Mixing Modes Third-party logistics providers are by nature intermediaries linking shippers with carriers of all types. Now they're linking shippers with shippers....

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OCTOBER 24, 2011
TT Club advises on equipment theft Transpac rates down again amid gloomy forecasts for Q4 11 Canadian Pacific and partner converting flatbed freight to intermodal Plenty to beef about down Paraguay way Triple E class series scoop CI Award

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OCTOBER 24, 2011
Hansa hops into Heidmar pool Connecticut-based tanker operator beefs up aframax stable with a pair of new additions from Hamburg. WFP intervenes Wage and welfare claims stall future dealings between United Nations World Fuel Programme and Russian bulker. Courage snatches resale Hsu Chih-Chien-led bulker owner ready to renew fleet as it prepares to pay $26.6m for supramax newbuilding. Prosafe fills floater Oslo-listed accommodation specialist poised to pocket $34m from deal with Aussie energy giant. Long search over Rederi AB Transatlantic appoints Volvo's Helene Mellquist as new finance chief, ending year-long recruitment drive. Trailer trips Shares of US-listed liner outfit take a hit as bond deadline nears and chief executive heads for the door. Cantor downs tanker tips More bad news for crude tanker owners as bank takes red pen to its spot rate forecasts for Q4 and 2012. Log ship blocked Greenpeace activists halt what they claim is illegal export of timber from Papua New Guinea on Chinese bulker. Scopio bags tanker charter Tanker operator beefs up fleet with the addition of a chartered in aframax. Euro wobbles worry Frangou Navios Partners chief fears European debt crisis could upset improved dry-cargo market as owner matches Street in Q3. Axe falls on Samudera profit Regional liner's bottom line knocked back a third as cost pressures increase. Crewman found dead Young Scottish cadet's body discovered in front of laptop in cabin of Ever Sigma in Kong Kong. 70 injured in ferry smash Three passengers seriously hurt as New World First Ferry vessel hits mooring pillar in Hong Kong. Guards save Seaworld tanker Armed security team fends off attack on Greek tanker in the Somali Basin, TradeWinds is told. Cosco port interest hots up Visit by top Chinese official to Athens peps up talk around sale of Piraeus stake.

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OCTOBER 24, 2011
Bridge of flowers Century's new NVO Geodis-ography Smart guys do dumb things too Air freight lumbers toward year end Big ships and hubs The decade in finances Riskier than it seemed Where we stand Embracing 'big data'

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OCTOBER 24, 2011
Fujairah prices rise Earliest delivery dates from November 4-5. Rotterdam and Hamburg bunker prices mixed Tights avails reported in Rotterdam. Israeli court imposes country's 'highest ever fine' for oil spill Mediterranean Shipping Company fined $280,000 for Haifa bunker spill. Icebreakers to be modified to cut emissions Engines will be be able to use Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel. Russian supplier reports year-on-year growth Gazpromneft Marine Bunker says sales up by 37%. Bunker player announces recruitment drive New traders wanted for its European offices. Bunker prices firming as week begins Bunker avails mixed across key Asian ports on Monday. Higher operating costs trim SITC profits Increases in bunker and charter costs. Fishing vessels 'harassed' as they approach port to bunker Spanish operators say Argentine Navy is threatening them with fines. Technology firm puts spotlight on PM and black carbon emissions Says its emissions sensor can measure PM and help operators evaluate ECA compliance and BC mitigation strategies. Chinese government plans expansion of bonded bunker operations Ministry of Commerce formulating plan after receiving applications, says Sinopec spokesman. Saudi Aramco sells low viscosity parcel at firm premiums Refiner fetches strong premiums due to heavy arrivals of high viscosity, high density cargoes amid low blendstocks. Salvage ops on stricken vessel make 'good progress' Around 337 mt of oil had been pumped out of Rena as of Sunday afternoon. Sinopec commences ops at new oil storage facility Jiangyin-based facility will store 30,000 mt of 380 cSt and 7,000 mt of MGO.

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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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