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August 2, 2012

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Smouldering MSC Flaminia awaits clearance 100 miles off UK shores Japan's big three narrow losses with stronger rates and more volume Top Hamburg port operator trims 2012 earnings forecast amid Euro gloom New South Wales seeks to privatise Port Kembla and Port Botany in 2012 CMA CGM adds two calls to Brazil Express on South America-Caribbean trade Hebei's port container throughput expected to hit 800,000 TEU in 2012 Panalpina consolidated quarterly profit off 46pc to US$17.7 million Port of Los Angeles seeks firm to redo waterfront section as retail zone Tanzanian textile sector said unhurt by flood imported second-hand clothes UPS takeover target TNT Express reports 67pc rise in quarterly profit Nippon Cargo Airlines to test costly biofuel on its new B747-8 Freighter Chongqing offers 3,500 tonnes weekly air cargo capacity in first half

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AUGUST 1, 2012
BAF cuts, not supply & demand, seen responsible for declining freight rates BCHAA team apprise former President of Association's history & activities ICS seeks crucial changes to IMO ballast water regime in effort to avoid chaos APSEZ Q1 net up 64 pc Cargo growth at Indian ports slows in 2011-12; capacity constraints & structural issues undermine favourable growth potential: ICRA Govt to hold quarterly reviews to fast-track projects at key ports Royal Boskalis awarded contract for JN Port dredging project AAI seeks land for dedicated air cargo facility in Pune Jump in air freight rates drive cos to cheaper substitutes Banks urged to adopt e-document to help exporters RBI survey slashes growth to 6.5 pc in FY13

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AUGUST 1, 2012
Crowley unit fined $1.5 million in price fixing case Ferry funded by ONR is yet to enter service European Commission ends P&I Club investigation Ugland newbuild PSV to have innovative propulsion system More red ink at OSG

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AUGUST 1, 2012
Port of Coos Bay taps Wall as new chief operating officer Schnitzer Steel shareholders to receive stock dividend August 30 Customs officers track down stolen Egyptian artifacts Inchcape warns Typhoon Saola affecting Taiwan port operations Trucking group files comments regarding FMCSA safety program

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AUGUST 1, 2012
Greek boxship buying bonanza: a matter for speculation Is it fair to tar all of the players ordering new tonnage as opportunists? Is China a currency manipulator or scapegoat in US presidency race? If Romney makes good his pledge, shipping faces short-term disruption HHLA Altenwerder stays at top of its game After a decade in operation, the box terminal has fought hard to remain the most modern in the world Aegean orders up to six MR2s at Daesun Exclusive: Oil and shipping group said to have already financed firm quartet Boxship charter market endures slow week As summer lull hits market, ConTex falls 11 points in one month Royal Navy to the rescue Two warships protect stricken boxship after engine breakdown in Gulf of Aden Zero death toll for bulkers still elusive, Intercargo admits Fatalities last year at 38, as number of vessels lost rises sharply Obama sanctions buyers of Iranian crude Meanwhile, Russia moves against Iran port purchase Brussels closes its antitrust investigation into International Group IG still plans to make changes to IGA which are yet to be published US regulations drive demand spike for low-sulphur bunkers Impact of emissions control area is already factored into price OSG loss widens due to product tanker woes Company's $1.5bn unsecured revolving facility is fully drawn down US export drive advances as Freeport sells LNG to Japan More vessels required to ship US volumes Diana Containerships posts profit from expanded fleet Greek owner takes steep drop in rate to recharter unit coming off hire from CSAV Summer sniffles First-half results reveal which players have caught a cold and which need intensive care Pacific Basin posts net loss following ro-ro write-down But dry bulk specialist outperforms handysize sector and seeks new acquisitions A lighter shade of blue Pacific Basin bucks dry bulk sector's woes despite posting a half-year loss Larger ships underpin DP World volume growth Port operator adds capacity as Asia Pacific growth offsets sluggish demand in Europe BP opts to store crude on VLCC More time charter fixtures expected Indian government has not banned US-sanctioned Iranian ships Any problems are due to issues with insurance, says foreign ministry Cosco Corp posts 13% fall in second-quarter net profit Shipbuilding unit issues pessimistic forecast Charterers keep rate rises in check as ships outnumber demand 3:1 Summer expected to be a charterers market Standing firm Seaspan has been able to obtain finance from CDB due to its simple but solid business model Taiwan port to improve Guangxi links Bid by Taiwan International Port to boost connections between Kaohsiung and Fangcheng, Qinzhou and Beihai CDB confirmed as backer of Seaspan boxship order at Yangzijiang Policy bank provides $520m for seven vessels in deal that carries option for 18 more ships SinOceanic seeks salvation from China GCL-linked shareholder Sinindo increases its stake in firm Wrong direction Maersk losses are on Australia to China route, not the reverse

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AUGUST 1, 2012
Fresh US sanctions tied to Iran's shipping FRESH sanctions ordered by President Obama place yet more pressure on Iran's besieged tanker fleet Never mind, EC tells P&I THE EC said today it has dropped its concerns about P&I clubs after a two-year investigation Terracotta Gang busted POLICE reportedly seized a record half-tonne of drug contraband today in 3,200 terracotta pots being smuggled in containers through Sydney's Port Botany Japan vehicle sector growth brakes gently JAPAN'S vehicle makers continued to improve year on year production and exports in June, although the rate of progress slowed from that seen in early 2012 Pacific Basin bares losses PACIFIC Basin of Hong Kong today said it lost $196M during the first six months of this year, on revenues of $703M Capacity buoys Diana Containerships SIMEON Palios-led Diana Containerships today reported lower profits than expected, as weaker rates offset much higher capacity Western Canada bumper grain crop seen WESTERN Canada's growers are headed for their best harvest in years and should have more wheat and barley to export, the Canadian Wheat Board said today Death of Indian breaking seen in ruling A GREEN group predicted today that the Indian Supreme Court's 30 July ruling to permit the breaking of the former Exxon Valdez would also bar other ships from following the VLCC to India's recycling yards Indonesia mulls coal output flatline INDONESIA, the world's top steam coal exporter, might not raise year on year output because of falling prices Slow LPG trade seen LPG TRADERS told Fairplay today trade is expected to slow after SAUDI ARAMCO raised August contract prices Chinese ship repair reels CHINA'S ship repairers are feeling the global financial squeeze, according to the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry CSD outlines spending plans despite losses CHINA Shipping Development today said it will spend more than 12Bn yuan ($2Bn) in 2012-13, while receiving almost 60 new vessels Adani's profits jump 64% GAUTAM Adani-run Adani Ports & SEZ, which operates ports at Mundra and Dahej, today reported a 64% rise in net profits for its April-June quarter Boost seen for Malaysia's palm oil sector MOVES BY India and Malaysia to encourage crude palm oil shipments should mostly result in a boost of such exports from Malaysia, analysts have predicted LNG orderbook caught short? PLANNED imports of LNG from the US to Japan will require so much tonnage that the current orderbook of LNG carriers might be caught short, a shipping analyst said today

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AUGUST 1, 2012
NY-NJ Port Offers Incentives for Clean Ships The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will pay ship operators incentives to lessen their environmental impact over... MSC to Hike Asia-US Cargo Rates Mediterranean Shipping Co. plans to raise freight rates Sept. 1 on all cargo originating in the Far East and Southeast... ILWU Clerical Workers, Employers Return to Bargaining Table Office clerical workers and waterfront employers in Los Angeles-Long Beach are scheduled to return to the bargaining table Wednesday in... Stricken MSC Ship Towed Farther From Land The fire-damaged container ship MSC Flaminia was towed to about 200 miles from the British coast while salvors waited for... Container Traffic Up 3 Percent at West Coast Ports West Coast ports recorded solid gains in container traffic in June, with imports up 4 percent over the same month... Portus Acquires Port Everglades Stevedore Portus Services LLC has acquired St. Johns Shipping, a private stevedore and terminal operator in Port Everglades, Fla., for an... Yusen Logistics Net Profit Nearly Triples Major Japanese international freight forwarder Yusen Logistics Co. said that its net profit surged 166.7 percent in the first quarter... EU Drops Marine Insurance Probe The European Union dropped a two-year investigation into marine insurance agreements between groups of shipowners after failing to find conclusive... DSV's Profit Up 5.9 Percent in Second Quarter DSV's core profit increased 5.9 percent in the second quarter from a year ago as the Danish logistics and freight... Trans-Pacific Carriers Secure Small Portion of Aug. 1 Rate Increase Average spot rates on the eastbound trans-Pacific increased by 3 percent this week, or $71 per 40-foot-equivalent container, indicating that... Con-way Profit Rises 42 Percent to $41.8 Million Trucking and logistics giant Con-way increased net profit 42 percent in the second quarter to $41.8 million as higher yield,... Economic Indicators Out of North Asia Remain Dim Economic indicators from North Asia continue to deteriorate as slowing Chinese growth, the Eurozone debt crisis and the bearish U.S.... DP World Container Traffic Up 7.5 Percent DP World's container traffic increased 7.5 percent in the first half of 2012 from a year ago as strong growth... APM Terminals to Build Terminal in Mexico APM Terminals has signed a 32-year concession contract to design, finance, build, operate and maintain a container terminal at Mexico's... Diana Containerships Reports $2.2 Million Profit Container ship owner-charterer Diana Containerships Inc. reported second quarter net income of $2.2 million, compared with a net loss of... Panalpina Expects Further Growth on Asia Trades Panalpina expects further growth on its intra-Asia and Asia-Latin America trades by air and sea in the coming months. ... Saudia Cargo Volume Surges 26 Percent Downbeat air freight markets didn't keep Saudia Cargo from posting gains in the first six months of the year, as... Port Nehru Terminal Hit by Crane Collapse A recent container crane collapse at India's Jawaharlal Nehru Container Terminal (Nhava Sheva Port) is wreaking havoc on berthing schedules...

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AUGUST 1, 2012
Why should cargo owners always suffer in silence? Crowley launches LCL service to Cartagena Jacksonville-headquartered Crowley Maritime Corporation has expanded the range of its LCL, air freight cargo and customs brokerage services for cargo moving out ... Savannah port boosts road and rail links The US East Coast Port of Savannah's landside links are to receive a boost as its new highway overpass that connects it to the southeast of the country is just ... 'Vital' HMT issue could be amended on back of FMC study US West Coast ports worried about the Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT) causing US cargo to gateway via Canada will welcome the news that there is hope that this legislation ... Superpower India gets cut off More than half of the population of India suffered a complete power blackout yesterday after three electricity grids collapsed, bringing the country's transport ... Cronos renews its USD1.2 billion credit facility Hamilton, Bermuda-based Cronos Holding Company has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary CRX Intermodal Bermuda Ltd has renewed USD1.2 billion 'Warehouse Credit ... Chinese manufacturing still slowing According to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index [PMI] July manufacturing activity in China fell to the lowest level for eight months, sparking more fears of ... K+N starts LCL service for UK drinks industry Kuehne+Nagel (K+N), the Switzerland-based logistics group, is improving its range of services to wine importers in the UK by giving them more choice, hoping to ... DP World posts 'robust' H1 12 growth in throughput Led by its Asia Pacific and Indian Subcontinent region, the leading terminal operating company DP World, posted what according to executives of the group called ...

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AUGUST 1, 2012
COA still alive Bid branded 'unfair' Legal shield expands NAT's wild ride OSG under the cosh Overseas Shipholding Group's attempts to straight bat fears over its liquidity shortage have not been well received by the market. DCIX rebounds Diana Containerships is taking a huge pay cut on a new charter contract for one of its vessels. Fresh power for bulk? India's power outages this week may have left over 600m people in the dark - but it has offered a ray of light for the dry-cargo market. P&I cartel in the clear The European Commission has abandoned its high profile antitrust investigation into the International Group protection and indemnity clubs. Unlucky 13 for OSG Overseas Shipholding Group has shrugged off fears over a hole in its balance sheet as it turned in a 13th consecutive quarterly loss today. Seaspan in luck A Seaspan containership had a lucky escape after its engines failed in the piracy black-spot of the Gulf of Aden, the Royal Navy has revealed. Cosco faces squeeze Cosco Corp (Singapore) has seen its second quarter profit dip following a decline in income from its bulker wing. Pac Basin stained red Pacific Basin Shipping has plunged to a loss of almost $200m in the first six months of 2012. No STNG in the tail Scorpio Tankers received a ripple of applause on Wall Street yesterday as analysts and investors digested its fleet renewal plans and a stronger than expected second quarter numbers. Dry gap to close A gap between dry-cargo rates in the two basins will start to close from next year, ICAP believes. DP World sees volumes up Dubai port operator DP World has reported a 7.5% increase in volumes in the first six months of 2012. Inspectors board MISC ship A stricken MISC chemical tanker has cooled sufficiently to allow Malaysian authorities to board the vessel for inspection. Deutsche cuts China pair Deutsche Bank cut its target prices for COSCO Corp and Yangzijiang over concerns about the outlook for the Chinese shipbuilding sector.

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AUGUST 1, 2012
CORRECTION: Nordana's U.S. East Coast-West Africa service continues In today's AS Daily, it was misreported that Nordana dropped its U.S. East Coast-West Africa service. According to Bob Chick, president of Nordana USA, the service remains in operation. EU group cites unfair solar trade from China EU ProSun said Europe's solar industry is "being decimated by unfair competition from China leading to layoffs, and one major European solar bankruptcy every month," furthering warning the domestic industry will disappear. Truckers challenge to HOS regs gains support A coalition representing manufacturing, agricultural, retail, and transportation interests, jointly filed a friend of the court brief supporting the ATA's challenge to the hours of service rules handed down last year by the FMCSA. FMC reviews 12 OTI license applications Bogatch-Genossar named Zim America president Lea Bogatch-Genossar has been appointed president of Zim American Integrated Shipping Services, effective Aug. 6. She will replace Shaul Ramon, who finishes a three-year tenure. MSC raises Asia-to-U.S. container rates APMT signs 32-year Lazaro concession APM Terminals has signed a 32-year concession contract with the Port Authority of the Port of Lazaro Cardenas (APILAC) for the design, financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of a new container terminal at the port. Permira buys material handler Intelligrated Con-way reports higher 2Q profit Port of NY/NJ sees growth in container rail traffic Swissport selects SysAid for U.S. IT SPL gives free parts management software Tropical Shipping reports operating loss, volumes up AMI centralizes Spot Rates department 'K' Line latest to publish on-time performance stats Rail service improves as coal traffic declines Trailer Leasing Alliance starts operations Globe Express opens Jebel Ali complex Saddle Creek names Sizemore VP marketing WCT appoints Gayko general manager

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AUGUST 1, 2012
Oil climbs on back of biggest inventory drop in seven months 'The market is capped at about $90 a barrel at the moment. Prices will slowly gain as we whittle away at inventories,' says US trader. Bunker prices in Fujairah showing losses Middle East prices fall back following Europe's softer trend. Market softens across Europe Price rally runs out of steam after a week of steady gains. High sulphur gas oil cargo makes solo appearance Bids for the product should be made today, traders say. Exhaust add-on tackles soot and particulates Particulates emitted by small vessel's diesel engines are burnt off using heat from engine's exhaust. Software pinpoints 'best' ECA route Masters can use the software to work out most efficient route for their ships. GAC expands Middle East bunker team New appointments herald regional expansion. Mid week bunker prices mixed at key Asian ports Demand for bunker fuels was largely below average at key Asian ports on Wednesday. 'Solid earnings' for spot tankers as bunkers soften But seasonal pressure on rates returned in the latter part of Q2, says Capital Product Partners. North American ECA now in effect Ships operating off the coasts of United States and Canada now required to burn 1.00% sulphur fuel. MOL still in the red Losses at box ship unit lower due to cost reduction efforts including slow steaming. Fuel efficient vessels give 'competitive advantage' Tanker firm intends to build up to four additional fuel-efficient vessels as part of its effort to modernise fleet. Chinese 'eco' bulk carrier in successful trial voyage The Haichuan 3 is powered by a combination of LNG and diesel fuel. 'No further slick' from stricken MISC tanker Efforts underway to clean up shoreline affected by oil slick, says tanker operator.

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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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