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October 1, 2012

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Asia-Europe rates off 3.8pc to US$1,158/TEU, transpac flat at $2,730/FEU NYK transports crane to quake hit Ofunato Port to restore box trade Rotterdam port to add on 3 lay-by berths to accelerate box handling Rising crew costs become key factor in operating costs: Moore Stephens Asian Terminals Inc aims to hit 1 million TEU capacity in South Harbour India fast tracks port projects in new reforms to boost cargo capacity Israel's Ashdod port first half net profit rises 15pc to US$23 million Rising interest rates on falling freight volumes threaten EU truckers Korean Air to relaunch service to Saudi Arabia to reap Mideast air boom TNT Express CEO Marie-Christine Lombard resigns ahead of UPS buyout US complies with September 23 WTO aircraft subsidy ruling deadline EVA Air installs Lufthansa Systems' Lido/Flight IT for route planning

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
MOL again lists on SRI indices Pune CHAA's office-bearers for 2012-14 Anti-dumping duty on Chinese paracetamol extended Edible oil imports may surge in 2012-13 Govt likely to curb rice, wheat, sugar & cotton exports Oman lifts ban on Indian poultry Consortium withdraws from Ennore container terminal project GTI management again appeals to allow normal functioning of terminal Hong Kong port sees decline in Q2, H1 box throughput Proposal for coastal vessel jetty at Kodungallur Service tax on transportation of goods by rail comes into force Banks, exporters seek waiver of ECGC rider Forex reserves decline by $502.4 m to $293.97 bn Govt prohibits export of iron ore from captive mines INR closes at 5-month high of 52.88 on heavy dollar demand NHAI reforms to help private sector Plan panel wants regulator in road sector Update your Data on Foreign Trade Policy, Customs Law & Exchange Control Regulations Globalink handles Magnum tractors to Ukraine Houston project forwarding training to help navigate economic tempest Rickmers-Linie transports three 475-t LPG storage tanks from Malaysia to Kuwait

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
Southeastern Freight Lines adds new service centres 28. September 2012 Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading US regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transport service, has opened two new service centres. The new hub in Lafayette LA will provide improved... German rail industry seeking to renew diesel loco fleet The German railway industry association (Verband der Bahnindustrie in Deutschland VDB) wants to renew the 3,000 diesel locomotives working in Germany. The introduction of an envir... Vietnam Airlines adding Ho Chi Minh-Bangkok links Vietnam Airlines is increasing its Ho Chi Minh-Bangkok services, bringing flights from 14 to 17 a week. A 16th service starts today, 28 September, and a 17th weekly link will begi... Half of BBC Chartering's new heavylift fleet in service The German multipurpose and heavylift tonnage operator BBC Chartering has said that eleven of the 22 units in its heavylift newbuilding programme are now operational. In August th... German transport firms interested in long trucks The initial evaluation of government trials with long trucks in Germany has shown that transport and forwarding enterprises are increasingly interested in such vehicles. The Germa... Nick Jones to head Virgin Atlantic Cargo sales As part of its strategic initiative to strengthen the sales team Virgin Atlantic Cargo has appointed Nick Jones to the newly-created role of head of sales, based at UK headquarter... Louisville airports key for Kentucky economy A University of Louisville survey has revealed that in 2011 the Bowman Field and Louisville international airports supported 64,135 jobs, meaning that more than 9% of the area's e... MASkargo strengthening oil and gas industry operations MASkargo wants to harness more business in the oil and gas industry by expanding operations to the booming oil and gas hub of Labuan, a small island off the coast of the Malaysian... Charles André group bids for Novatrans The Charles André group, a French transport company, wants to take over the French intermodal operator Novatrans, a subsidiary of SNCF Geodis. If the national competition authorit... GLS opens new Bavarian depot The parcel service provider GLS has commenced operations in a new depot in Cham, near Regensburg (Germany). The centre has been set up to relieve GLS's Straubing location and incre... Post NL acquires Valid Express in Netherlands The Dutch postal operator Post NL has acquired a small express company in the Netherlands that is strong in a niche providing jobs for ill and disabled people. Post NL said that Va... 30th anniversary for Karl Jachs Karl Jachs is set to celebrate the 30th anniversary of working for the Upper Austrian economic chamber on 30 September. He joined the chamber's department of economic policy and f... Marcus Burmeister to head Euro-Leasing's sales and engineering The company MAN Truck & Bus is enlarging the management team of Euro-Leasing. Marcus Burmeister will be Euro-Leasing's new managing director for sales and engineering. Burmeis...

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
Transocean: Bad news from Rio, good news from Shell Crowley christens latest 750 Class ATB MEPC set to roll out more regs

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
AAPA changing dates of shifting trade routes event Rail freight traffic tally posts up/down numbers for week Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics adding Antofagasta, Chile call Crowley christens newest articulated-tug-barge vessel Marcon International announces sale of research vessel CAPE FLATTERY

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
Bravery and professionalism deserve recognition Why Lloyd's List highlighted hidden heroism of Costa Concordia crew Boxship orders must mind the gap Yesterday's spending excesses spell shortages of top-class tonnage to come P&I clubs face greater constraints in 2013 Lack of investment income, underwriting losses and 'churn effect' will hit premiums Maritime UK makes the case for keeping tonnage tax Regime underpins Britain's maritime cluster ISU has serious concerns over Bunker Removal Clause Insurers say it will ultimately benefit everyone Taskforce weighs up its options ahead of ransom ban decision Government and industry strive to halt or reduce pay-outs to pirates Private equity cannot fill shortfall in ship finance Funds deploy strict criteria to assess investment opportunities Cosco doubles Piraeus throughput Greek port surges ahead as Chinese group's top European hub Box lines take action as spot prices slide Carriers press for higher rates on Pacific and Asia-Europe trades Capesizes are ready to fall The mini-rally ebbs as China goes on holiday and growth slows US crude imports hit lowest level in a decade Product tanker exports boom is positive for tanker owners Hutchison opens Barcelona Europe South Terminal Deepwater hub boosts port giant's transhipment and domestic capacity BG Group cements LNG relations with gas-hungry Japan Japan's nuclear phase-out opens the door to gas suppliers A good, clean fight The IMO marine environment protection committee faces an intense week of talks Teekay bond issue raises $120m Company completes Norwegian issue Sudanese oil exports to flow again Ending of nine-month transit dispute between Sudan and South Sudan seen as positive for shipping Kitimat calling Prospects for the LNG trade from West Canada to Asia look good Ballast water to dominate MEPC debate on market-based measures The industry is some way off final agreement Korea Register says it has stopped classing Iranian ships KR says it halted classification in August, before Russian Register withdrawal RCL borrows from affiliate for working capital Loan worth $9.7m to come from Thai-based logistics company that owns 28% of box line's stock DSME wins third drillship order from Atwood Oceanics Contract worth $635m is for ultra-deepwater vessel with 2015 delivery Marco Polo Marine to list Indonesian subsidiary Target amount for Jakarta listing of offshore support vessel unit is not revealed

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
Last of top 13 class societies deserts Iran KOREAN Register of Shipping confirmed today that it has become the last of the top 13 classification societies to halt marine work in Iran Bank predicts doubled Australian ore production AUSTRALIA'S iron ore exports could double from 488M tonnes in 2011 to 970M tonnes by 2017, with miners and ports ramping up production and shipping capacity, according to DNB Bank VLGC rates dive on nerves and cargo reduction GROWING scarcity of LPG cargoes and traders' anticipation of SAUDI ARAMCO's October contract prices have resulted in falling VLGC rates this week Singapore fee move to save $5.7M SHIPS docking at Singapore for five days or less today became exempt from maritime welfare fees Another Rizzo Bottiglieri ship arrested ITALIAN shipowner Rizzo Bottiglieri De Carlini Armatori has had another of its ships arrested in Singapore COSCO plans offshore yard at Guangdong COSCO (Guangdong) Shipyard said it plans to build an offshore facility at Dongguan, in Guangdong, southeastern China MPM lists unit in Indonesia SINGAPORE'S Marco Polo Marine said it has proceeded with its planned listing of subsidiary PT Pelayaran Nasional Bina Buana Raya on Jakarta's stock exchange Chinese cheer stirs Capesize fixing rush CHINESE holidays next week have sparked a rise in Capesize and Supramax rates Supramax sector weakens SUPRAMAX rates in the Pacific are expected to weaken, with coal demand remaining soft in the approach of the weeklong Chinese National Day holidays next week STX Dalian wins FSO order STX OFFSHORE & Shipbuilding told Fairplay today its Dalian yard will build an FSO for a North African customer

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
Growth Slows in Personal Consumption Spending The real personal consumption expenditure reading for August inched up 0.1 percent from July, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported... Traffic Fatalities Up 9 Percent in First Half An estimated 16,290 people died in traffic accidents in the first half of 2012, a 9 percent increase from the... Nagoya's First Half Container Trade Rose 1.7 Percent The number of foreign trade containers handled by the Port of Nagoya in central Japan rose 1.7 percent in the... Zim Names New CFO Container carrier Zim Integrated Shipping Services yesterday named Guy Eldar, 37, as its new chief financial officer. He will assume... TT Club Urges Container Weight Verification The TT Club, a mutual insurance association, urged all participants at the International Maritime Organization's session on Dangerous Goods, Solid... SCFI Comprehensive Reading Edges Down The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index comprehensive reading for Sept. 28 was down 1 percent or $13.20 from the week before,... CN Tests Natural Gas-Powered Locomotives Canadian National Railway is testing two locomotives fueled primarily by natural gas in northern Alberta, a major step... Celadon Trucking Buys Robinson Transport Assets Truckload carrier Celadon Trucking Services acquired some of the assets of Robinson Transport, a 200-truck motor carrier based in Columbus,... NAFTA Surface Trade Rose 4.6 Percent in July Surface transportation trade between the U.S. and its North American Free Trade Agreement partners, Canada and Mexico, rose 4.6 percent... Hapag-Lloyd IPO Not Likely Until 2014, Kuehne Says Hapag-Lloyd's planned initial public offering is unlikely to happen until 2014, one of the container line's largest shareholders told a... US Intermodal Rail Shipments Inch Up 0.7 Percent U.S. intermodal rail shipments rose 0.7 percent year-over-year in the week ending Sept. 22, while carload traffic fell 4.1 percent... Shipping Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of Sept. 24-28 Maersk Line plans to implement general rate increases on two major trade lanes, as part of a new rate restoration... Logistics Drives Transport Growth The 50 largest transportation and third-party logistics operators worldwide increased revenue 8.4 percent in 2011 to $650.6 billion, an increase... Commentary: Raising the TPM Curtain Last week, my JOC colleagues and I unveiled the agenda for the March 2-6, 2013, TPM conference in Long Beach.... Commentary: Steady As She Goes It appears ports, carriers and retailers can breathe a sigh of relief. Peak-season 2012 in the eastbound Pacific will turn... BNSF Touts Proposed Southern California Intermodal Facility BNSF Railway's proposed Southern California International Gateway will eliminate 1.5 million truck trips a year between the ports of Los... Asian Air Carriers Still Seeing Slow Demand There was no sign of a bounce back in cargo demand for Asian carriers in August, according to the latest...

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
Crew costs hit boxship bottom line Busan solves capacity issue with the opening of new facility South Korea's Busan port has said that its new BNCT container terminal has solved the problem of lack of capacity as it held an official opening ceremony for the ... LA port updates rail yard plans The Port of Los Angeles (LA) has updated its plans for its Southern California International Gateway (SCIG) rail yard plan - including boosting the operation period ... Panama Canal expansion five years on The USD5.25 billion expansion of the Panama Canal, which will enable 15,000TEU-class vessels to transit the waterway and double its capacity, was estimated to be ... MSC Flaminia: discharge begins, but cause of blaze still unknown Today, 75 days after a mid-Atlantic explosion ripped into one of its cargo holds, the 6,750TEU MSC Flaminia has begun discharging its cargo at ... BAL buys from Konecranes Bollore Africa Logistics (BAL), which is one of the largest operators of marine cargo-handling terminals in Africa, has placed orders with Konecranes, based in ... Sighting of 'green shoots' in box charter market It is probably a blip and may have something to do with the Chinese Golden Week holiday starting tomorrow, but containership brokers have reported a slight uptick ... 'If the brave don't lead the meek won't follow' That is how Andy Connell, business unit manager of shipping and logistics of Dole Foods South Africa, described Maersk Line's decision to substantially ramp up ...

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
Tech torches another cape A Ukrainian shipowner owner appears to have sent another of its ageing capesize bulkers to the breakers. Cape coup continues Transactions involving capesize bulkers kept the sale-and-purchase market on its toes in the final stretch of the week following reports that four modern units have changed hands. Norden leads 'eco' debate There is more to the fuel efficiency debate than cost savings, according to the head of Norden's tanker department. The clock is ticking More tanker companies are likely to go bust unless things pick up in the next six to 12 months, according to leading shipowners. ICAP extends reach TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. China in tanker spree A Chinese newspaper is reporting that a group of state owned shipping companies has placed a $4.5bn order for 50 VLCCs in a move to help domestic yards and increase China's energy security. Crew saved off Japan Japanese coast guards have evacuated seafarers from a burning Chinese cargoship on Friday. LSC stable The new CEO of Lithuanian Shipping Company (LSC) has admitted the owner faces difficulties. Time for consolidation We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Master goes missing The Chinese captain of a Hong Kong cargoship has disappeared off the Indian port of Krishnapatnam. Acta taking four Dutch owner Acta Marine is chartering three tugs and ordering a new one from Damen Shipyards. TK wraps up fundraiser Teekay Corporation has successfully concluded its bond sale on the Norwegian bond market. Fire hits Greek ship A Greek cargoship has been damaged by fire off Africa, but the crew is safe. GSI sounds alarm Guangzhou Shipyard International has braced investors for more bad news just a week after reporting that first half earnings had plunged by two thirds. NYK heads for loss Japanese shipping giant NYK has torn up its six-month profit forecast as revenue proved lower than expected. NAT denies shooting death Herbjorn Hansson of Nordic American Tankers (NAT) has denied reports that Russian guards on one of the company's tankers shot and killed a fisherman off Yemen after mistaking him for a pirate. Stranded bulker held The abandoned bulker OSM Arena has been refloated and arrested at the port of Chennai, India. BC blocks tanker growth Local politicians have rejected projects that would lead to an expansion of tanker traffic off the west coast of Canada. Zhuhai on spree China's Zhuhai High Speed Ferry Co has taken big stakes in five cruise, ferry and bunker companies. New fund targets offshore An investment advisory firm and a marine engineering company are teaming up to launch a new shipping fund. Dolans defend Dolan Siblings of an APL executive cleared on weapons charges in Dubai claim an unflattering photograph that appeared in Fox News reports about the case is not their brother. DNB trims LNG views DNB Markets has trimmed its earnings estimates and its share price targets for several LNG shipowners on weaker demand. Atwood back at Daewoo Atwood Oceanics has returned to Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering for a third ultra-deepwater drillship. Brazil to kick out RIG Transocean has 30 days to quit working in Brazil under an injunction served by a federal court late Thursday.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
Rancor among Long Beach harbor commissioners A dispute among harbor commissioners has broken out at the Port of Long Beach in recent weeks, with one commissioner firing accusations of favoritism at two of his colleagues over the port's future relocation of its headquarters. CargoWise aims for rapid Mideast expansion CargoWise, which focuses on services for logistics service providers, will sell its ediEnterprise platform through ATMS in the region. ATMS has a regional office in Dubai as well as experience in many local markets. Brunswick sees growth in ro/ro, biofuel cargo Zim rationalizes Americas services Venue changed for VPA privatization hearing LA updates EIR for near-dock rail project DAT onboarding hopes to expedite freight movement Joining Technologies expands into supply chain Celadon in deal with Robinson Transport CN to power locomotives with natural gas Crowley christens new ATB Halifax port reaches out to Panama, China Canadian rail shippers want reform Coalition wants legislation that "would allow more balanced commercial relationships between railways and shippers. This would include the right to a service agreement between a rail company and a customer," backed by a dispute settlement mechanism. Marine insurance seminar to tackle variety of topics U.S., India sign competition agency MOU Regulatory agencies of the two countries signed an antitrust memorandum of understanding on Thursday to promote increased cooperation and communication. The MOU does not change existing law in either country. U.S., GCC strengthen trade ties Ex-Im Bank approves record loan

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
Global bunker prices remain flat throughout week Crude oil for October delivery rose 34 cents to close at $92.19/barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) on Friday. Bunker market mixed as week ends Supplier tells Bunkerworld that demand was average on Friday. Officials respond to local concerns over fuel storage facility in St Kitts The $680 million facility will be built by American Tank and Vessel in two phases, with each phase consisting of the construction of a six-million-barrel storage tank. Hint of new tack to make progress in 'difficult' in GHG debate Head of Norway's MEPC delegation says maybe MBMs should be delayed and IMO focus on 'short term possible measures'. Container lines forecast decline in earnings on rising fuel costs 'Rates have come down, costs have gone up, fuel has gone up - it's becoming a problem.' Fujairah market closes week on firm note Fuel oil seen gaining up to $15 pmt in Middle East hub. Markets firm across region Double-digit gains for both fuel oil and distillates this Friday. ECA lubricant needs 'will diverge' in 2015 BP Marine says single lubricant solutions may not meet vessel needs in 'extreme' operating conditions. Hong Kong looks to EU example on low sulphur Make low sulphur compulsory in Hong Kong port, writes South China Morning Post. Bunker prices end week firm Office closures in Hong Kong and Busan next week due to public holidays. Wrist Group launches new bunker trading firm Singapore-headquartered Dynamic Oil Trading goes back to 'roots of bunkering'. Bunker tanker owner posts wider losses Regional tanker segment pulls Yujin deeper into the red even as its bunker tanker segment continues to hold up. Russian terminal eyes higher fuel oil export Plans to export some 12.5 million mt of fuel oil in 2012. Offshore firm takes delivery of second LNG-fuelled vessel 'Considerable saving' to use gas instead of gasoil at current prices, says Island Offshore.

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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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