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June 27, 2011

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*Shipping News* China, Vietnam agree to resolve maritime dispute China and Vietnam pledged yesterday to resolve their maritime dispute through peaceful negotiations, a sign of easing tension over rival claims in the South China Sea which is believed to be rich in oil and gas. Ore ship rents rise on busiest trade route A surge in hiring of vessels to haul iron ore has lifted transportation costs for the steelmaking ingredient to a six-month high on the commodity-shipping market's busiest trade route.

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APL passes on slow-steaming savings to shippers in surcharge reductions Two Chilean boxships collide in Shanghai, 26 containers overboard Shanghai index contracts for fifth straight week, but less than expected More carriers and shipowners continue to order mega boxships Japan extends anti-trust immunity to carriers for four more years Grand China postpones announced weekly service to Australia Manila's ICTSI, Port of Portland, Oregon state open logistics facility First quay section at Rotterdam's Maasvlakte 2 development gets wet Logwin wins spare parts distribution for Austrian STILL Siemens Mobility wins massive cargo handling system contract from Delhi Miami International Airport enlarges cargo handling footprint Aloha Air Cargo takes delivery of first of two new Saab 340As

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AGS World starts CBD Belapur operations Retailers upgrade cold chain infra to bring down wastage El Salvador seeks Indian investment in ports Engg goods exports jump 119 pc in May Probe initiated against dumping of Japanese digital plates DP World Nhava Sheva receives coveted environment award Essar may pump in 600 cr. in Canadian port facility Over three week strike at Cochin Shipyard called off BCHAA felicitates outgoing Chief Commissioner, welcomes incoming officers CONCOR commissions ICD-Khodiyar CSC to set up cargo terminal at Delhi airport Comm. Ministry to begin sectoral review of exports in July Forex reserves climb a tad by $ 59 m Govt gives nod to export extra 5 lakh t sugar RBI may allow banks' MF arms to back infra funds Silver imports tumble in May MV Lone performs SAL's heaviest lift ever PPG conference wraps up

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JUNE 24, 2011
Bangladesh identifies new locations for capital airport The Bangladesh Government has selected three locations for the construction of the new USD 7.2billion Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib International Airport which will provide the country'... Palletways sets record in Spain and expands to Germany The Palletways Group is growing despite the difficult economic conditons. In the past six years the English palletised freight service provider has expanded from three to twelve co... New way bill regulations in France France has changed the requirements for a national way bill. Now, the new way bill is no longer bound to a particular form but it has to include some basic information, such as add... Work in the Fréjus Tunnel Due to safety and maintenance work in the Fréjus Tunnel, traffic will be rescheduled next Sunday 26 June 2011 between 18:00 and 22:00. Furthermore, the 2nd, 9th and 23rd July 2011 ... Dagab is Climate Comet of the Year Axfood's logistics company Dagab has received the eco-award 'Climate Comet of the Year'. The award is given by Green Cargo to a company that has made major improvements to the clim... Double-track-line-Construction China-Myanmar started The work on a 330 km double-track railway line from Kunming in China to Myanmar has started. More than 75% of the line will be in tunnel or cutting given the mountainous terrain. 1... CN to sell assets of IC RailMarine Terminal and enter into related 10-year coal transportation agreement North America's Railroad CN announced a definitive agreement to substantially sell all of the assets of IC RailMarine Terminal Company (ICRMT) to Raven Energy, LLC, an affiliate of... Hitachi Transport System establishes an Australian subsidiary Hitachi Transport System, Ltd. (HTS) has established an Australian subsidiary, whose name is Hitachi Transport System (Australia) Pty. Ltd.. The Australian HTS Corporation was foun... Gudrun Winner-Athens confirmed as chairwoman for Kombiverkehr The limited partners of the German Kombiverkehr KG have elected a new supervisory board. During which Gudrun Winner-Athens was confirmed as chairwoman. Helmut Eder of LKW Walter (A... Rhenus-Group acquires deep-sea terminal in Rotterdam The Rhenus Port Logistics further enhance their involvement in Rotterdam: At Europe's biggest seaport, the logistics provider took over effective 1 Juni a 200,000 sqm deep-sea term... Stena Line equips first ferry with wind turbine As the world's first shipping line, the Swedish Stena Line equips a ferry with 2 vertical wind turbines fixed to the bow of the vessel. The Stena Jutlandica which is used on the ro... ICTSI Davao doubles reefer capacity Davao Integrated Port Services & Stevedoring Corp. (DIPSSCOR), port services provider in Sasa Wharf in the Port of Davao in southern Philippines and subsidiary of International... Logwin assumes overnight transports for Still in Austria The worldwide acting logistics provider Logwin, based in Grevenmacher (Luxemburg) has acquired Still Gesellschaft m.b.H. in Austria as a new customer. Since March 2011 the manufac... Roland Vimo heads new LH Cargo Charter office in Miami Lufthansa Cargo Charter Agency GmbH has opened an office in Miami. It will function as the basis for customer liaison and the development of the Latin American market. The Miami of... Oman Air Cargo offers RFS on European roads with Jan de Rijk After the recent launch of an appropriate service in their home country, (see ITJ Daily dated 31 May) Oman Air Cargo with Jan de Rijk Logistics is using a freight feeder service fo... Aircharter: Richard Thompson moves to New York Air Charter Service's New York office welcomes Richard Thompson as its new Cargo Sales Director, replacing Stuart Smith who has transferred to the company's Paris operation. Thomps... Saudi Airlines Cargo increases the freighter fleet Saudi Airlines Cargo is expanding its freighter fleet by 3 additional B747's to increase frequencies on the scheduled services and create more capacity for the charter market. The ...

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JUNE 24, 2011
Ocean Rig UDW Inc. exercises drill ship option at Samsung Innovative robot increases shipyard productivity Navy shipbuilders join Shipbuilders Council of America U.S.imposes sanctions on Iranian port operator Good year for American Club

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JUNE 24, 2011
APL alters surcharge scheme to factor-in slow-steaming US rail freight numbers roll to positive side for week Congressman pleased with progress for minorities at Coast Guard Academy Diana Shipping inks deal for bulk carrier time charter TITAN Salvage changing face of management team makeup

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JUNE 24, 2011
Weak suezmax spot market pushes earnings below aframaxes But brokers believe a floor has been found on the benchmark West Africa to US route, preventing further falls Australian capesizes break through the $8 per tonne barrier Prices hit three-month highs for iron ore destined for China as chartering activity picks up in Pacific Korea Line charters out two VLCCs for five years to AET Annual rates of $27,000-$34,000 per day will not be enough to hit breakeven though, brokers say DryShips takes plunge with seventh Samsung drillship newbuilding Option exercised against background of strengthening ultra-deepwater market Iran sanctions: who stands to lose out Port suppliers also hit, with complications developing if contract included maintenance Maersk Line poised to axe Bandar Abbas services Top carriers consider action after US targets Iranian ports operator Tidewater Middle East over alleged link with Revolutionary Guards IRISL poised to sue Brussels for sanctions damages Iranian box line says the EU has not proved it has engaged in outlawed trade Rise in new lower-rated tonnage is potential problem for P&I Clubs Standard warns erosion of premium base would mean future claims could not be met Transpacific shippers renege on contracts as rates soften Ocean carriers are now the complaining as customers fail to meet minimum quantity commitments Hamburg joins its rivals in offering green ship discounts Port follows Antwerp and Rotterdam in reducing fees by up to 10% for vessels that fulfil ecological standards Maersk to use 'fines' to cut container no-shows and missed sailings Pilot scheme sees huge impact on operating costs as downfalls drop from 40% to 4% Rise in shipmanagers recruited for arrest work Graig Ship Management providing more services to banks from a debt perspective Newhaven outlines growth masterplan UK port to target offshore windfarm logistics and develop an existing ferry link Ports could be influential in reducing greenhouse gas One of the least polluting links in the maritime supply chain could still encourage others to cut emissions US business logistics costs up 10% Maritime costs up 14%, with overcapacity set to be a problem for 'several years' Rotterdam sets out its stall for 20 years of growth Rise in container volumes means greater need for better links to the hinterland and to inland terminals Socking it to Iran The US sanctions against Tidewater Middle East could hurt friends as well as enemies Lest we forget our seafarers If the Day of the Seafarer is ever going to be more than a nine-day wonder, it is up to the industry to put its shoulders behind the IMO and fight rather harder for its employees Downfall or triumph? Maersk's introduction of a "no-show" charge can be justified, but it remains unclear how shippers whose cargo is rolled over will be compensated Global Ports Investments raises $534m in IPO Proceeds to fund capital investment programmes in Russian ports segment UK coastguard must be cut despite parliamentary outcry Maritime and Coastguard Agency chief says that even if government proposals are amended, the status quo must go Seanergy opts for one-for-15 reverse split Restis-backed dry bulk owner reaches for maximum authorised ratio to combat sinking share price Big egos will keep dry bulk sector small and fragmented Owners say consolidation will only occur if banks force struggling players to do so

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JUNE 24, 2011
GPI sells below target RUSSIA'S Global Ports International has sold shares in its London IPO this week below their price target, bank sources told Fairplay today India defends Suez response THE INDIAN government told Fairplay today that there were "misunderstandings" surrounding its role in the rescue of seafarers on board the general cargo ship Suez Capesizes sought for Richards Bay/China BROKERS told Fairplay today that there is emerging interest in hiring Capesizes to ship South African steam coal to China Weser deepening moves closer DEEPENING of the Germany's river Weser for ultra large container ships has received backing from the state governments of Bremen and Lower Saxony Kremlin holds reins on grain RUSSIA'S government has announced that it will impose a penalty duty on grain exports if domestic prices reach 6,500 rubles ($232) per tonne Seafarers given $75 in 'danger pay' SEAFARERS have reported that they are being paid $75 in 'danger pay' to travel through areas at a high risk of piracy, Fairplay has been told MCA revises cuts plan A REVISED plan for changes to the UK's coastguard will be submitted by the UK's Maritime & Coastguard Agency following criticisms from a parliamentary committee, Fairplay has been told Clean products provide mixed bag RATES for long-range clean products shipments picked up this week on higher demand from Japan, but mid-range voyages from Singapore to East Asia suffered from oversupply Public entries plotted MANY PRIVATE owners are hoping to tap public equity and debt markets, according to a new survey by Marine Money and ABN AMRO Six win at SASI Awards Five organisations won trophies at last night's Safety at Sea International Awards, hosted by Fairplay's sister publication, Safety at Sea International Penny stocks split TWO NASDAQ-listed companies with heavily depressed stocks have confirmed extremely high ratio reverse stock splits to bolster their share prices LNG sentiment surges THIS WEEK'S Marine Money conference in New York has been dominated by extremely bullish views on the LNG sector amidst gloom on drybulk and crude tankers Singapore seeks port workers SINGAPORE today launched a training scheme for up to 10,000 port workers India makes play for global ports INDIA is planning to set up a company to invest in overseas ports and container terminals, similar to Dubai's DP World and Singapore's PSA, Fairplay was told today Tanker shares drop on IEA move SHARES in leading listed tanker companies were mostly trading slightly lower in Europe this morning after sustaining heavy losses yesterday in New York

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JUNE 24, 2011
Horizon Wins Bank Loan Amendment Horizon Lines said its banks agreed to relax their financial covenants under the carrier's revolving credit facility, preserving the carrier's... US, EU Agree on Supply Chain Mutual Recognition The U.S. and European Union plan to implement mutual recognition of their supply chain security programs by the end of... Rail Automobile Shipments Reach Two-Month High Shipments of automobiles and other vehicles on North American railroads jumped to their highest point since mid-April in the week... Energy Department Rescinds Crude Oil Transport Waiver The Department of Energy reversed its position within 24 hours on the use of Jones Act vessels for transportation of... CARB Extends Clean-Fuel Zone The California Air Resources Board is extending the zone in which vessel operators in Southern California must burn low-sulfur fuel,... Deal Clears Way for Major Chicago Rail Project A new agreement between Norfolk Southern Railway and the Illinois Department of Transportation will allow work to start on a... Russia's Global Ports IPO Raises $534 Million Global Ports raised $534 million from an initial public offering in London valuing Russia's biggest container terminal operator at $2.35... US Steel Imports Rose 5.6 Percent in May U.S. steel Imports increased by 5.6 percent in May from April, according to preliminary government figures. "The increase... Surcharge, Freight Rate Updates for June 20-24 Freight costs on shipments from India to West Africa will go up substantially effective July 1 following a port congestion... Carriers Implementing Fees for No-Show, Rolled Shipments Ocean carriers are moving toward space and volume guarantees in agreements with shippers that include fees on both shippers and... Durable Goods Orders Rise 1.9 Percent New orders for U.S. manufactured goods rose 1.9 percent in May, buoyed by a jump in aircraft sales, and the... Hub Group's CEO on Intermodal Outlook Hub CEO Yeager tells Journal of Commerce Associate Editor John Boyd that he expects this year's peak season to follow... APL Fuel Surcharges to Reflect Slow-Steaming APL, in a strong move toward appeasing a primary concern among shippers, will introduce a new fuel surcharge formula on... Industrial Real Estate Sector Bouncing Back The U.S. economy may have hit a soft patch, but the industrial real estate sector has rebounded strongly from the... Trucking Group Urges Obama to Expand Offshore Drilling The American Trucking Associations hailed the release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve but urged the White House to... Virginia's Intermodal Crossroads Front Royal, Va., is one of those little towns along the Shenandoah River known for its Civil War history, gorgeous... Intermodal's Third Generation Intermodal infrastructure development in the United States is at a juncture that could lead to the development of a third... Midwest's Centers of Attraction Activity in the industrial real estate sector is building after being in the doldrums for more than two years. ... China's Labor China has known for some time that growth based on mass migration of farm workers to faraway cities on the... Buying China If you're wondering where the inventory restocking went, you have to look at Wuhan, Chongqing or even Chengdu. That's...

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JUNE 24, 2011
APM T: JNP 'revenue did not match expenditure' Bunker prices set to fall as IEA taps reserve Gregory bullish on CMIT's prospects LB approves FY 2012 capital budget Chilean operated boxships collide

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JUNE 24, 2011
Grool abandons Wallem Group Hong Kong-based shipmanager prepares to pursue 'new opportunities' with new recruit as top boss steps down. Knightsbridge stacks the shelf Nasdaq-listed owner joins Golden Ocean in setting stage for $250m fundraising exercise. Grandframe chops vintage cape Hong Kong shipowner poised to pocket $12m from demolition deal involving 1985-built bulker. Blida crewman pleads for freedom Algerian seafarer calls on his government to do more to release Greek-managed bulker from pirates. Mr Doom telling it like it is Tor Olav Troim risks the wrath of the supreme being, while Morten Arntzen takes a stand against bonus culture. Polar Star attracts interest Buyers circling Antarctic cruiseship held in Spain after Karlsen Shipping went into receivership. Norway glued to coast coverage Over half the country's population tune in to watch coastline beamed live over the internet from cruiseship camera. Ports blacked, CMA CGM accused Port operator joins US designated blacklist as French line continues to protest innocence. GPI seeks $500m bounty from IPO Russia's Global Ports Investments eyes over half a billion dollars from London listing. Suez crew: "Tortured by drunks" Indian seafarers relive horror of 10 months at the mercy of sadistic Somali pirates on Egyptian cargoship. Norwegians go cruise crazy Live footage from Hurtigruten's Nordnorge breaks TV ratings records. RCL takes more from DnB Thai owner's Singapore operation arranges credit line worth up to $85m in second deal with Nordic lender. Cochin strike called off Contract workers end costly 20-day walk-out at Indian yard as bosses strike deal. George back at Samsung George Economou's OceanRig takes up $600m option on drillship at Samsung Heavy Industries. Clarksons calls survival shots Stacking of ships and slow steaming on a large scale required for VLCC owners to ride out downturn, Clarksons says. Wisdom claims a victim Man drowns while trying to get close to cargoship stranded off Mumbai in bid to take picture. CMA-CGM ship in SF drama Norma, caught up in dispute with San Francisco pilots over two-man units and 50% surcharge, suffered engine failure, with tugs to the rescue. Mosvold axe still hanging over AHTS DnB Nor says Otto Marine's court victory over Norwegian owner will not save a third anchor handler newbuilding from the chop. Billung:'Headlines too negative' Golden Ocean boss Herman Billung says the dry-cargo downturn will not bite as hard as many are expecting. D'Amico's tanker top-up The price is right, says the Italian operator as it swoops for another medium range product tanker. India plans major port push DP World and PSA International will face some fresh competition in the shape of $550m start-up Indian Ports' Global, it is claimed. Bad booze kills four seafarers Quartet of Russian seafarers from Azia Shipping vessel lose their lives after drinking local Indonesian brew. Seanergy stock split set in motion Dale Ploughman-led Seanergy Maritime follows Top Ships in revealing reverse stock split.

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JUNE 24, 2011
GAO faults U.S. food aid sales program A 27-year-old federal program authorizing the sale of U.S. food aid commodities in developing countries to fund development has largely failed, according to ananalysis by a congressional watchdog agency . The Government Accountability Office found... Diana adds fifth ship to fleet Diana Containerships, a containership owner and operator that charters vessels to liner companies, said it took delivery earlier this week of a Panamax container vessel, theMaersk Malacca.Built in 1990, it has 4,714 TEUs of capacity. The ship is ch... Rickmers gets two Maersk-bound megaships German-based carrier Rickmers said Friday it will soon take delivery of two new 13,100-TEU containership to be chartered to Maersk Line. TheTauro Rickmers,delivered May 31, and theLibra Rickmers,to be delivered at the end of July, are the final ves... APL unveils slow steaming bunker formula Container shipping line APL said Friday it will implement a fuel surcharge formula in the transpacific trade in July to account for the financial impact of slow steaming.The new formula results in a somewhat lower bunker surcharge, effective July ... Obama Jones Act waiver attacked A group representing domestic shipping companies is attacking the Obama administration's decision to allow any tanker to carry oil released from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). Energy Secretary Steven Chu on Thursday announced the United St... Volatility of markets, rates Washington Notebook

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JUNE 24, 2011
Bunker prices show month of fluctuations The BWI tracked the WTI rise throughout early June and followed its decline from mid-June. Day of the Seafarer - the bunker angle Bunkerworld would like to join the IMO to mark the Day of the Seafarer and say: Thank you, seafarers. Bunker markets fall in the Americas Crude prices settled slightly higher on Friday. MEPC 62 to address hull fouling Hopes are high that international measures to address invasive species will be adopted. Transport companies' shares rebound on lower fuel costs Some analysts feel that the dip in crude could result in gains for aviation and shipping companies. Shell signs carbon capture and storage agreement Project will store over one million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year. Russian terminal operator raises $534 million in IPO This converts to new and existing shares valued at $15 per global depositary receipt (GDR). C-Fuels America announces new hire Svetlana Piterova will be responsible for 'all post-fixing tasks.' Fujairah prices drop by double digits Deliveries available up to and including July 8 in Cape Town. Bunker markets weaken MGO prices in Rotterdam and Hamburg at their lowest levels in four months. China to cut import duty on fuel oil Move could lead to an increase in demand for residual product. Hamburg to offer 'clean-ship' discounts from start of July 'We are promoting the use of ever-cleaner ships," says port's Managing Director. High bunker prices piling pressure on VLCC operators Slow steaming could help, but it would have to be employed on 'a large scale', says Clarksons' analyst. Regulators to move against ships 'by-passing' low-sulphur zone Shipping Association fails to block extension of Californian 'clean fuel zone.' Week ends with drop in bunker prices at key Asian ports Increased demand for bunker fuel on Friday. Chinese player enters bunkering market at Tianjin port China Changjiang Bunker intends to start bunkering at Tianjin port from early July. APL lowers fuel surcharge on slow steaming gains 'We have developed a more transparent approach,' says shipping line. Maersk 'disappointed' with reaction to New Zealand low-sulphur switch Company has not seen any 'tangible action' apart from 'positive words,' says CEO of Maersk Lines Asia Pacific. Sri Lankan ports investments to boost bunkering SLPA secures $2.5 billion in local and foreign investments to develop Colombo and Hambantota.

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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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