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September 3, 2012

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Maersk sees 'significant' rate hike November 1, major layups to follow Shanghai index Asia-Europe rate falls 7.8pc to $1,324/TEU, GRIs slip OOCL to levy Asia-New Zealand US$300/TEU rate increase from October 1 Abu Dhabi opens Khalifa box port to refocus economy away from oil base Rickmers adds Nagoya, Japan, to its Round-the-World Pearl String service ILA-management standoff sparks fear of retail supply chain disruption South China's Hainan province posts 16pc more foreign trade value Costamare buys old ship for near scrap prices, charters it to Evergreen Goodman, CPPIB boost investment in China partnership to US$1 billion Malaysia-Vietnam LCL service launched by DHL Global Forwarding China's beverage spirit lobby calls for action against EU wine dumping Lack of third runway at Heathrow 'harms' economy, says MP Aviation group Air China outlines big plans for Inner Mongolia as it opens in Hohhot World passenger volume rises, but India's keeps falling, down 9.93pc

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AUGUST 31, 2012
Capt. Sunil Thapar selected as SCI CMD CELware Logistics offers a new age of warehousing Dempo acquires Modest Shipyard Emirates Shipping's 3rd Asia-ME loop Govt to decide on Irano Hind Shipping Co. MSC India holds seminar on sustainable ports & shipping in Vadodara TSA's low-sulphur fuel surcharge from Oct. 1 World biggest box maker optimistic of recovery after profit slump in H1 Govt imposes 1 pc additional duty on fertiliser imports Marine exports projected to grow over 28 pc Panel concerned over re-export of cheap tea Relax curbs on coconut oil exports: Nafed Steel imports surge as capacity addition lags Cabinet approves transfer of 111 hectares of Port Trust land Forex reserves up $1.3 bn Indian economy growing faster than China Infrastructure project delays cost 52,446 cr. INR ends marginally weak at 55.53 New CEA hopes to get economy back on track ACHAA organises health check-up camp at ACC Taxing times Denholm Global Logistics moves 15,000 freight tonnes of project cargo from China to Brazil Nagoya, Japan joins Rickmers Round-the-World Pearl String Service Scheuerle SPMTs see action on high mountain ground in Swiss Alps

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AUGUST 31, 2012
Emirates deploys larger aircraft to Newcastle but postpones Erbil service increase The carrier Emirates is set to deploy larger aircraft on its flights between Dubai (UAE) and Newcastle (northern England) from tomorrow (1 September). The changeover from Airbus A3... Korean Air to increase cargo capacity on Incheon-Vladivostok route Starting tomorrow (1 September), Korean Air will operate a B777-200ER instead of B737-900ER on its Seoul Incheon - Vladivostok (Russia) route. By using a wide-body aircraft, the ca... Denholm Global Logistics transports project cargo from China to Brazil Denholm Global Logistics, the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) member for the UK, recently shipped the latest installment of an ongoing project for Siemens Metals Technologies ... Volvo now producing I-Shift in North America The Volvo Group now produces its I-Shift automated transmission in North America. The company has invested USD 8 million in the powertrain facility in Hagerstown MD (USA). The inve... Britton Transport expands through acquisition in North Dakota Britton Transport has acquired Scott's Express and Scott's Transportation Services, located in Grand Forks, ND (USA). Scott's is a nationwide trucking and truck brokerage company, ... EBRD: EUR 46.4 million loan upgrade part of pan-European rail corridor VIII The FYR Macedonian rail network ' which is mainly divided into two corridors - needs an upgrade on a 30 km stretch of track from Kumanovo to Beljakovce. The European Bank for Recon... Switzerland: support for intermodal service providers after Gotthard closure The Gotthard railway in Switzerland had to be closed for four weeks in early summer due to a major rock fall. This led to loss of earnings and/or more costs for companies that oper... ACI 2011 World Airport Traffic Report confirms weakened cargo traffic The director general of ACI World, Angela Gittens recently announced the publication of ACI's 2011 World Annual Traffic Report, based on data from over 1,500 airports in over 150 c... Damco: new global head for industrial vertical activities Damco, part of the Danish A.P. Moller- Maersk group, appointed Steve Hoffman as global head for the industrial vertical, effective 1 August. Hoffman, who is responsible for develop... Schneckenreither extends company headquarters in Austria The Austrian forwarding company Schneckenreither has extended its headquarters in Ansfelden, near Linz, by the addition of a state-of-the-art logistics centre. Around EUR 2.25 mill... Toll Group: revenue up, profits down in 2011/12 financial year The Australian logistics service provider Toll Group has released its annual results for the 2011/12 financial year. Revenue for the year ending 30 June 2012 came to AUD 8.7 billi... DSV Road Ltd joins Green Freight Europe DSV Road Limited has joined Green Freight Europe to further help reduce CO2 emissions from road transport. Green Freight Europe is a new, voluntary initiative promoting cooperation...

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AUGUST 31, 2012
Keels laid for AGOR research vessels McDermott orders pipelay vessel at Spanish shipyard Cape Town shipyard busy with Scarabeo 3 upgrades AIDA newbuilds to use laser emissions monitoring

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AUGUST 31, 2012
Amway opens new plant at Port of Quincy location Rail freight traffic count up/down during week Customs and Border Protection returning to normal Gulf operations Inchcape warns of rate hikes at ports throughout Argentina Panama Canal Board of Directors tap Benítez as deputy administrator

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AUGUST 31, 2012
Denial, what denial? Shipping industry on the couch No hand-outs for German shipping Owners, investors and banks are responsible for ordering gamble that failed Silly season drags on Plans for an airport in the Thames and a barrage outside Bristol simply will not fly Two cheers for Russian WTO entry Shipping will benefit even if China-style boom proves elusive Short-term European box prospects soften The eurozone crisis will dampen continent's imports this year Sami criticised for not considering PMSC history Questions raised over thoroughness of certification process German shipping must consolidate to survive Blunt message from maritime co-ordinator as industry seeks to solve its plight Vale sells off converted VLCC ore carriers to Polaris Vessels to be chartered back to the Brazilian iron ore miner Fiscal year losses narrow for Evergreen but deepen for Yang Ming Both companies build their cash positions Nordic Shipholding warns that it could go bust Company needs equity injection or further moratorium by March Good to know, hard to find out Europe's recession exposes some home truths about boxes Deepsea car trades offer bright spot for shipping Norwegian Car Carriers expects PCTC charter rates to improve moderately this year and next U-Ming widens first-half operating loss to $4m Capesize glut hurts Taiwanese dry bulk player Twin storms in China only cause mild rise for capesizes Spot market boosted by typhoon but the panicked Australian fixture flurry has peaked IRISL ships return to Iran flag Five vessels removed from Sierra Leone register Rotterdam's success has left local communities out in the cold Chamber of commerce urges councils to invest in port-related activities Capital gains flatter Exmar interims Net financial result remains a loss HSH Nordbank posts $88m half-year profit Deteriorating shipping climate will increase risk provision, says ship finance giant Boxship orders forecast to equal 20% of fleet by year-end Macro Report foresees total of 316,000 teu in new orders this year and 1.1m teu in 2013 CSSC Holdings first-half profits fall 63% China state-owned yard's fortunes reflect shipping industry woes Höegh goes back to black in second quarter Firm secures finance for FSRU vessel Good shipowners frozen out of credit markets EXCLUSIVE: Lack of liquidity affecting daily operations, warns ship finance expert Universal Shipbuilding and IHI unit to merge in October Combined assets create Japan Marine United with ¥25bn in capital DSME profits fall 46% in second quarter One-off charge linked to Romania venture weighs down results

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AUGUST 31, 2012
New Orleans reopens A BACKLOG of vessels today began moving in and out of the New Orleans port, which began digging out after Hurricane Isaac Höegh LNG plans spin-off NORWAY'S Höegh LNG said today it plans to spin off its floating LNG assets and liabilities to a fully owned Bermuda subsidiary PTTEP unit fined for biggest spill in Australia PTTEP of Thailand's Australian subsidiary was fined today after pleading guilty to four charges relating to Australia's largest oil spill, IHS World Markets Energy reported 21st Century Shipbuilding liquidating in Korea SOUTH Korea's 21st Century Shipbuilding is being liquidated after it failed to win new orders and boost cashflow Bankruptcy, equity loss threaten Nordic Shipholding NORDIC Shipholding today warned that bankruptcy is feared if it cannot solve financial problems caused by a continued weak product tanker market Miami surveyor sentenced CLASS surveyor Alejandro Gonzalez has been sentenced to 21 months in prison and a year of supervised release for falsely certifying vessels Zambia picks Trafigura in $500M tanker deal ZAMBIA today reportedly awarded a $500M contract to Trafigura for tanker transport of fuel to Africa's top copper producer for one year Prospects hailed for Singapore's shipyards PROSPECTS for Singapore yards Keppel Corp and Sembcorp Marine remain bullish even though PETROBRAS contracts will take a breather, a sector analyst said today DOF plans $120M bond issue NORWAY'S DOF offshore service vessel operator said it plans to raise 700M kroner ($120M) by issuing unsecured seven-year bonds CSSC Holdings profits fall 63% for 1H CHINA State Shipbuilding's subsidiary CSSC Holdings reported a 63% year on year drop in profits attributable to shareholders for 1H Goldenport takes hit but sees growth prospects GREECE'S Goldenport Holdings has suspended dividends after an impairment charge took it deep into the red in 1H12 Shin Yang profits fall 41% MALAYSIAN shipowner and builder Shin Yang Shipping said today net profits dived 41% year on year for the year ended 30 June Cashflow woes hit Bumi FINANCIAL concerns have hit Indonesia's biggest steam coal producer, Bumi Resources Supramax rates stabilising SUPRAMAX rates are stabilising on coal movements, brokers said today BPI fall reaches week 6 THE BALTIC Panamax Index has dropped for six straight weeks, losing 30 points to average 758 yesterday

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AUGUST 31, 2012
WTSA Sets Low-Sulfur Fuel Surcharge Component Shipping lines that carry U.S. exports to Asia will add a new component to their bunker fuel surcharges to reflect... ILA Talks Stalled With a Month to Go The International Longshoremen's Association formally asked United States Maritime Alliance for a final contract offer, but USMX Chairman/CEO James Capo... HSH Nordbank Profit Sinks on Shipping Slump HSH Nordbank's first half net income plunged to 70 million euros ($88 million) from 338 million euros ($426 million) a... Virginia Prepares for Possible ILA Strike The Virginia Port Authority said it and the VPA's operating company, Virginia International Terminals, have begun preparing the Hampton Roads... Unifeeder Acquires Feederlink Denmark's Unifeeder has acquired Rotterdam-based Feederlink Shipping from Irish Continental Group in a $36 million deal that accelerates the consolidation... Goldenport Posts Loss As Ship Values Decline Goldenport plunged deep into the red in the first half as it wrote down the book value of its containerships... Landstar Downgrades Quarterly Forecast Landstar System on Thursday lowered its double-digit growth expectations for the third quarter to a mid-single-digit range, a potential sign... ABF to Fight $750 Million Teamsters Lawsuit Dismissal ABF Freight System will again appeal a $750 million lawsuit against the Teamsters union and various YRC Worldwide subsidiaries, after... US Gulf Ports Reopen After Isaac Ports along the central Gulf of Mexico have reopened after sustaining what officials said was minimal damage from Hurricane Isaac's... Commentary: Industry, Not Government, Drives Truck Safety Anne Ferro, administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, in early August shared with the audience at the PeopleNet... Shipping Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of Aug. 27-31 OOCL will bump up rates on its Asia-Europe services next month. As part of the Hong Kong-based line's revenue restoration program,... MSC Flaminia 'Safe' for English Channel Passage The fire-damaged container ship MSC Flaminia has been declared safe for passage through the English Channel but is awaiting approvals... Mideast Ports Still Dealing With Ramadan Congestion Ports in the Middle East are still suffering congestion after the surge in imports during Ramadan and the Eid al... Panama Canal's Aleman Passes the Torch It can be said of few people that they have changed the shape of global commerce and shipping. Without doubt,... Rebuilding Brazil, One Brick at a Time Brazil may be the high-profile "B" in the "BRIC" bloc of emerging nations, but South America's largest country still ranks... Commentary: Strike Force With a single sentence - "It looks like we're going to have a strike" - International Longshoremen's Association President Harold... Commentary: Beyond Sept. 30 In one respect, the breakdown of International Longshoremen's Association contract negotiations was a surprise. In another, it wasn't. Yes,... Shanghai Container Index Declines Spot rates from Shanghai to North Europe, North America and the Mediterranean dropped this week, indicating a weakening market, according... DHL Expands India LCL Service Network DHL Global Forwarding has launched two new less-than-containerload services linking India's largest container port, Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru), with Sweden... Jerry Bridges to Leave Port of Virginia The tenure of Jerry A. Bridges as executive director of the Virginia Port Authority will end Oct. 31, the VPA...

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AUGUST 31, 2012
CI 'links-in' with 3,500 Containerisation International's LinkedIn site has grown to a membership of 3,500 and is fast becoming the 'site of choice' for networking and debate within the ... Turkon Line UK reaches first decade with 'vintage' celebrations Felixstowe, UK-based Turkon Line recently celebrated its 10th anniversary in some style with a long night on the tiles at a local hostelry, giving ample time to ... Tauranga benefits from Auckland's misfortunes New Zealand's North Island port of Tauranga has gained at rival Auckland's expense handling a record number of containers in fiscal year 2011-12, which ended June ... Much needed carrier profitability in 2012 still in doubt Coscon's and CSCL's H1 12 results announced yesterday confirmed that ocean carriers still have a long way to go to end the year in profit. As shown in the table, ... CMHI acquires 50% stake in West Africa terminal China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) has continued with its strategy of investing in emerging markets by obtaining a 50% stake in a new container terminal ... China warns against EU austerity overkill With its exports to Europe in sharp decline Chinese premier, Wen Jiabao has expressed 'deep alarm' at the escalating eurozone crisis and warned against an 'austerity ... Singamas' profits sharply lower Singamas Container Holdings, which is the second of the main container manufacturers to announce its results, has also reported a sharp downturn in the demand for ...

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AUGUST 31, 2012
Lower Miss reopens after Isaac Transpetro gives EAS time Brazilian shipyard Estaleiro Atlantico Sul (EAS) has won a stay of execution in its battle to hold on to a big newbuilding order. Dof hunts Oslo cash Helge Mogster's Dof is looking to tap the Norwegian bond market for funds. Marenave makes more Germany's Marenave says it has bucked the trend among rival owners of chartered-out tonnage by pushing up first half earnings. Better quarter for Attica Greek ferry owner Attica Holdings managed to trim its second quarter deficit despite seeing falling revenue. Vale offloads 10 VLOCs Vale has sold 10 of its very large ore carriers to South Korea's Polaris Shipping in a $600m deal. Solvang stronger Norwegian gas carrier owner Solvang has trebled its first half earnings as revenue jumped. Minoan cuts loss Minoan Lines of Greece has cut its first half deficit after withdrawing from a loss-making route to Venice. Drink blamed A watch officer has been fined for falling asleep drunk on a cargoship that then grounded off Germany. Princess "innocent" Princess Cruises has unveiled new evidence that shows it did not fail to rescue three adrift fishermen, two of whom died of thirst, as alleged. An unwanted guest The US Coast Guard (USCG) has criticised an NYK car carrier's security after a trespasser was found in the captain's cabin. HSH facing more losses German shipping lender HSH Nordbank is preparing for more loan loss provisions as the sector's crisis continues. NOCC stays red Norwegian Car Carriers managed to trim its losses in the second quarter thanks to the addition of two new vessels. Clock ticks at Nordic Denmark's Nordic Shipholding, the products tanker operation spun off from Nordic Tankers, has warned it could go bankrupt if new funds are not in place by the end of next March. Dynacom feels price rise Greek owner sheds mid-90s built VL in a deal offering a rare bit of good news for asset values. Yang Ming loss grows Soaring costs have pushed Taiwan's Yang Ming to a bigger first-half loss. Fleet value hurts LSC Tanker owner Latvian Shipping Company (LSC) has suffered more losses from fleet-value impairments, but its first-half operating result was stronger. Write downs hurt Dragnis Goldenport Holdings has slumped to an interim loss of $51.3m as it was forced to write-down the value of its fleet. Hear no evil We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Centurion cargo raided The pirate gang that hijacked the Restis-controlled tanker Energy Centurion off West Africa managed to steal 3,000-tonnes of gasoil before releasing it on Thursday. Evergreen turns red Taiwanese container line Evergreen has posted a big reversal in fortunes for the first half as investment losses took their tool. Hoegh LNG sneaks profit Oslo-listed Hoegh LNG has moved into profit in the second quarter of 2012 helped to a large degree by higher revenues. Atlantic back in the black Atlantic Offshore has returned to the black in the second quarter of 2012 after managing to halve its costs.

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AUGUST 31, 2012
NYK plans huge surcharge if ILA strikes The Japanese container line is planning a $1,000 surcharge for North American bound shipments from Asia, India and Australia to compensate for disruptions if ILA dockworkers strike at the end of September. Rail strike in Antwerp Port of New Orleans terminals reopening Gulf port reopens for business today after minimal damage from Hurricane Isaac earlier this week, with New Orleans port director lauding Army Corps of Engineers, pilots, and Coast Guard for their efforts Southern California longshore clerks continue negotiations Clerks at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach continue to discuss a new contract with employers, partially alleviating concerns earlier this week that they could picket and induce a wider ILWU work stoppage DB Schenker integrates more client systems IAG Cargo pairs with CSafe for temperature-controlled containers CargoWise expands further into China *ALK expands PCMILER to load and rate boards Jerry Bridges to leave Virginia Port Authority U.S. trade chief Kirk to visit Vietnam U.S. ag exports to reach $143.5 billion in 2013**

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AUGUST 31, 2012
Week ends with mixed prices Trading was slow on the US Gulf, according to a local player. Adoption of LNG as a marine fuel to depend on pricing 'The obstacles to the adoption of LNG as a marine fuel are practical factors, but they are not technical. They are commercial.' Minister wants government funding for 'clean technologies' 'What we need now is rapid action,' says Finland's transport minister. Bunket prices soften in Fujairah Suez prices see little movement. Bunker prices firm across Europe Weak demand in Hamburg and Gibraltar. Lender struggles with 'worsening shipping crisis' Nordbank taking 'heavy strain' as shipping markets deteriorate. Researchers raise prospect of Australian ECA Data shows 'surprising' levels of ship generated pollution in Australian region. Banks back moves for fuel-efficient fleet Efficiency 'a key factor is securing finance for new-builds'. China Cosco deepens H1 losses Dry bulk rates remain low while bunker costs stayed high during the period. Week ends with Asian markets firming Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Friday. Greek shipping firm slips into the red Voyage expenses surge on increased fuel prices, says Goldenport. Odfjell files demerger plan for Singapore terminal Plans to transfer its 50% stake in OOTS to a newly-established company. Miami-based surveyor jailed for lying to Coast Guard Inspectors found exhaust and bunker fuel 'pouring' into engine room of vessel falsely certified as safe. Oslo-listed firm offloads 1988-built vessel NOCC plans to use sales proceeds to acquire modern and fuel efficient large car carriers. Arrested cruise vessel leaves Dublin MV Princess Danae released after owner and supplier reach agreement over bunker bill.

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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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