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October 4, 2012

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Hong Kong's Hutchison opens deep-water Barcelona Europe South Terminal Abu Dhabi opens US$7.2 billion port with arrival of the 9,200-TEU MSC Bari MOL profit warning: Sees widening first half losses to US$173 million Caofeidian bonded port to be world's biggest, spanning 82 sq kilometres PSA launches US$2.9 billion Pasir Panjang phases 3, 4 terminal expansion Suez Canal experiences upgrade of radar gear by UK's SeaKing Electrical Insurers should buy salvage gear, station it worldwide, says salvor exec Insurer TT Club calls for mandatory verification of container weights Indian port privatisation suffers another setback as CT bidder backs away Russia's ULCT wins call from CMA CGM Antwerp-St Petersburg feeder loop Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce seeks data on minimum wage Arrangements for garbage collection at Singapore anchorage now online Cargotec wins orders for 4 cost-saving RTGs for Vietnamese small ship port Thai cargo sees US$32.5 million loss, blames floods, downturn, trucks Connecticut's all-cargo Southern Air files in Delaware bankruptcy court Memphis air cargo up 2.75pc, but behind HK as domestic volumes lag

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OCTOBER 3, 2012
Allcargo CFS, Mundra installs RO plant at Zarpara school Baltic index sees worst quarter in 14 yrs Crew costs the main factor as operating costs rise again Devi Shipping Services acknowledged as 'Freight Broker of the Year' at MALA 2012 ICS welcomes progress by govts to help improve navigational safety in Malacca/Singapore Straits India, Austria may sign coastal surveillance pact Pirate attacks commence as monsoon ends Shreyas Shipping inducts OEL KUTCH for coastal trade Rail infra growth falling behind freight INR rises sharply on increased forex inflow

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OCTOBER 3, 2012
VTG now also ECM-certified under European law VTG now also ECM-certified under European law VTG, the Hamburg-based railway car leasing and rail logistics company, is now also certified under European law as an entity in charge... APM Terminals Bahrain wins more business APM Terminals Bahrain received calls from two consecutive Hanjin Shipping vessels on the weekly Pacific South & Gulf (PSG) US west coast/Asia/Middle East pendulum service opera... Redhead International opens new storage in Northern Ireland Redhead International, the British freight forwarding and logistics company based in Bradford (West Yorkshire), has recently brought on stream a new logistics centre with an area o... DAF introduces new Euro-6 XF product range Dutch truck producer DAF has introduced its new flagship Euro-6 XF model. The new XF will enter production in spring 2013. The Euro-6 DAF XF includes a new chassis, a fuel efficien... Dachser modernises its fleet Dachser UK plans to invest GBP 11 million (EUR 13.8 million) in the modernisation of its fleet. The company will replace a total of six new 44-t tractor units, ten large rigid truc... Airports commend EC's plan to open more aviation markets The European airport trade body welcomed the European Commission's adoption of the proposals to reshape its external aviation policy through increased aviation liberalisation at EU... Fraport Cargo Services continues cooperation with Hahn Cargo Service The cooperation established in 2005 between the cargo handling agents Hahn Cargo Services (HCS) and Fraport Cargo Services (FCS) is to be continued. Since 2011, HCS has been owned ... Russian Railways, Freight One and Tatravagonka sign agreement Russian Railways, Freight One and Tatravagonka have signed an agreement to manufacture bogies with three axles and a 25 t-force axle load for use on freight wagons. At present, the... Southern Air files for Chapter 11 protection In order to implement is financial restructuring, Southern Air Holdings, including Southern Air, filed voluntary petitions for reorganisation under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy ... Hermes Fulfilment extends contract with Chal-Tec The logistics company Hermes Fulfilment, which is belongs to Germany's Otto Group, and the consumer electronics provider Chal-Tec will continue their cooperation. Both parties h... Air Canada appoints new executive vice-president and COO Air Canada has announced the appointment of Klaus Goersch as executive vice-president and COO, effective 1 October 2012. Goersch will oversee all key operating areas, including fli... Norbert Dentressangle invests to support La Palette Rouge As part of the continued development of its strategic partnership with fast-growing pallet pooling operator, La Palette Rouge (LPR), Norbert Dentressangle has invested GBP 750,000 ... Lars Wagner new spokesman for Airport Berlin Brandenburg Lars Wagner has been appointed new media spokesman for Airport Berlin Brandenburg. He succeeds Leif Erichsen, who is now heads up public relations of the Chamber of Industry and Co...

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OCTOBER 3, 2012
Report looks at psychological impact of piracy on seafarers Texas A&M scientists use new research ship to study Gulf US Joiner swoops again STX Finland to get order for third Oasis class cruise ship? Cargill commits to chartering energy-efficient ships Seadrill shake up could include a move to Houston MEPC vote on fuel study leaves shipowners steamed

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OCTOBER 3, 2012
Port, City of Bellingham propose property exchange Past Panama Canal Administrator to receive 2012 Connie Award Crowley's Jarvis International to become part of logistics arm Port of Seattle marks arrival of ANA 787 Dreamliner at Sea-Tac Rail group releases ads detailing industry investments

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OCTOBER 3, 2012
Asia-Europe trade dips again Westbound flows of containerised goods fell 11% in August OSG director Allen Andreas quits Reason for resignation said to involve 'interpretation of certain provisions in loan agreements' Exclusive: Bodouroglou buys arrested Allied Maritime bulkers Three supramaxes and a handysize almost certainly acquired at distressed asset price Saudi Arabia charters three VLCCs to meet US appetite for heavy crude Vela's charters to the US rise to 34 this year, from just seven last year Typhon delays launch of piracy protection venture till November Rival projects struggle to raise funds to launch private escort convoys West of England improves its S&P rating BBB upgrade reflects club's capitalisation and flexibility and draws a line under dispute Taiwan tries harder The nation's shipping community faces big problems, but complacency is not one of them White elephant Rumours of a mammoth Chinese VLCC order refuse to go away Panama Canal widening to bring both competition and opportunities Jones Lang LaSalle's US Seaport Outlook report also warns on fallout from potential longshoremen's strike Floating armoury held in UAE Sinbad has weapons on board, company confirms NYK outlines strategy to weather the downturn Carrier to control bulk fleet size, improve logistics and install broadband on vessels Titan's would-be buyer tries to sweeten the deal Attempt to sell controlling share to Guangdong Zhenrong still needs approval by investor Warburg Pincus Seasonal slowdown hits container charter market Lines cut capacity ahead of winter in Europe as China shuts down for Golden Week BLT hopes to restructure by year-end Selling vessels is an option as company focuses on gas and chemicals US investor wins contract to upgrade Iraqi port of Maqal Shatt al-Arab terminal will handle heavylift and box cargo for Basra Giuseppe Bottiglieri challenges $500,000 bounty for whistleblowers Bid to halt US payment to crew for magic pipe tip-off throws spotlight on owners' simmering resentment Hong Kong ferry collision death toll rises to 38 As a seventh crew member is arrested, police offer no theory to explain the incident B+H Ocean Carriers set for liquidation OBO company throws in the towel after four months in Chapter 11

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OCTOBER 3, 2012
LNG cargoes to triple in Oz over five years AUSTRALIAN LNG export shipments are expected to triple to 63M tonnes per year within five years, according to transport minister Anthony Albanese Morocco union leader freed MOROCCAN port workers' union leader Said Elhairech has been freed, the ITF said Khanna quits DryShips PANKAJ Khanna, the chief operating officer of DryShips and Ocean Rig, has resigned, the companies confirmed today Cruise veteran steps down MARK Conroy, a veteran of the cruise industry, is stepping down as president of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the luxury line has confirmed Whistleblower windfall challenged by GBS GIUSEPPE Bottiglieri Shipping has challenged a federal court's $500,000 award to five crew members in a whistleblower case Thai IPOs to include ports FOUR THAI enterprises run by the government, including Port Authority of Thailand, plan to raise up to 100Bn baht ($3.26Bn) in new capital with IPOs, according to the State Enterprise Policy Office Indonesia to expand yard sector INDONESIA plans to build a new yard and expand existing building facilities, the Indonesia Port Corp told Fairplay today Rena owner agrees to pay NZ for clean-up DAINA Shipping, owner of the box ship Rena, has reached a multimillion-dollar settlement on cost arising from the vessel's grounding off Tauranga, New Zealand's government said Seadrill mulls moving managers SEADRILL said today it is considering moving its managers away from Oslo and has shuffled senior management BLT to slash oil shipping INDONESIA'S Berlian Laju Tanker was reported today to be refocusing on its niche liquid chemical and gas shipping while cutting back on oil shipping Pacific Carriers buys 67% of DDW KUOK'S Pacific Carriers has acquired 67% shares of its recently formed venture with Drydocks World, DDW-PaxOcean Asia Chinese yards orders drop 48% NEWBUILDING orders at Chinese yards over January-August dropped 48% year on year, the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry said today

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OCTOBER 3, 2012
UPS to Deploy 40 Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicles UPS will deploy 40 new hydraulic hybrid vehicles, developed by Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. and Parker Hannifin Corp.... Piracy's Effect on Seafarers Is Subject of Report The Seamen's Church Institute, in collaboration with New York's Mount Sinai School of Medicine, today released a report from a... Commentary: Diamonds Aren't Forever Q: I got your name out of a magazine my soon-to-be ex-husband gets, and I'm hoping you can help me... Ag Shipper Plans $120 Million Vancouver Expansion Richardson International Ltd. plans to tap growing agriculture export markets by spending about $120 million to expand its port terminal... Legislators Lock In on Waterways Plan Much like the tows waiting to traverse the locks on the Mississippi River, a strategic plan to improve the inland... Virginia Expands Container-on-Barge Service A third weekly sailing is being added to the 64 Express container-on-barge service that connects the Hampton Roads with the... Boeing Lowers Cargo Growth Forecast By 12 Percent Boeing on Tuesday downgraded its forecast for global air cargo growth by nearly 12 percent, a reaction to the slowing... FedEx Opens New Hub in Singapore FedEx today opened its new South Pacific Regional Hub in Singapore, officiated by Minister of Transport Lui Tuck Yew. ... Trucking Conditions Index Rises on Tight Capacity Business conditions for trucking companies improved in August, and are likely to keep improving despite slow economic growth, according to... Quality Distribution Boosts Borrowing By $100 Million Bulk trucking giant Quality Distribution took advantage of low-cost credit to increase its borrowing power by $100 million to $350... Total Quality Logistics Expands to Northeastern Ohio Total Quality Logistics will open a new office in Cleveland in early November. TQL nearly tripled its sales... LTL Trucking Rates Seen Rising 3 to 4 Percent Less-than-truckload carriers are raising rates 3 to 4 percent, before fuel surcharges, despite "negative economic signals," according to Stifel Nicolaus. ... US Food Exporters Finding Growing Market in China Although China's growth has slowed from double-digits down to the high single-digit range, the growth of food consumption is showing... Alphaliner: Capacity Cut Vital to Achieve November Rate Hikes Ocean carriers must cut capacity on the Far East-Europe route by a further 30,000 20-foot-equivalent units over the next two... Damco Appoints New Global CFO Damco has appointed Pernille Fabricus global chief financial officer of the logistics arm of Denmark's A.P. Moller-Maersk group. ... Rotterdam Cool Port Plan Unveiled Europe Container Terminals, Rotterdam's biggest container handler, is joining forces with the port authority and Dutch logistics group Kloosterboer to... Emirates Sees Growth in US Air Cargo Three new services launched to the U.S. by Emirates SkyCargo this year are attracting large flows of cargo, according to... Qantas to Take Over Air Freight Carrier Qantas has agreed a deal with Australia Post to buy its 50 percent stake in Australian air Express in exchange... Lufthansa Cargo Adds Israel Freighter Lufthansa Cargo has launched a new freighter service between Israel and its German hub. The carrier's all-freight service will...

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OCTOBER 3, 2012
Who wants more trade and more jobs? Yes, on offer is at least an extra USD130 billion in global trade per annum and millions of new jobs created: it is an offer that world leaders surely cannot refuse ... Indonesia moves forward on Port Community Systems Indonesia Port Corporation II (IPC) has selected SOGET and Microsoft Corp as its partners in developing a port-wide community system for the country's largest port, ... NAWAH to upgrade Iraq's port of Maqal US-based North America Western Asia Holdings (NAWAH), an investment and advisory business focused on developing opportunities in the Middle East, is to modernise ... APM T chief: Virginia port bid offers solutions to transport challenges If APM Terminals' unsolicited bid for the Port of Virginia is accepted then the company will inject more than USD2 billion in capital investments into the terminals, ... PSA invests in tech at Pasir Panjang Officiated over by the Singapore Minister for Transport, Lui Tuck Yew, PSA Singapore Terminals [PSA] held a launch ceremony on Monday to announce its USD3.5 billion ... DB Schenker adds Russian routing options DB Schenker Logistics has substantially increased the number of European gateways through which it is moving freight to/from Russia and the CIS states. Its expanded ... Grimaldi expands its fleet The Naples-based Grimaldi Group is expanding its ro-ro shipping fleet through a combination of new orders and second-hand acquisitions.Last month saw the Italian ... Textainer's owned fleet hits 66% The Bermuda-headquartered Textainer Group has raised the owned portion of its fleet to two thirds of its total pool. In its latest spending spree, which totalled ... SA citrus growers unhappy about Maersk move The Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has referred to the planned rate hike by AP Moller Maersk Group-controlled liner companies; Maersk Line ...

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OCTOBER 3, 2012
NewLead demands credit NewLead Holdings has asked the US Securities Exchange Commission for permission to pull a shelf registration that provided the groundwork for a follow-on fundraiser. OSG goes silent Overseas Shipholding Group is keeping a tight lid on details about a tax issue that prompted the resignation of one of its board members and rattled investors in early trading. Bodouroglou confirms buys Michael Bodouroglou has admitted that his private interests are behind the acquisition of four bulkers from affiliates of Greece's Egnatia Marfin Bank. Mike B tied to dry buys Greek shipowner Michael Bodouroglou has been linked to the acquisition of four bulkers that are believed to have been caught up in the collapse of Allied Maritime of Athens. K Coral stand off The Filipino crew of an SK Shipping bulker are refusing to sail the vessel out of Australia over claims that senior officers abused them. OSG stung by departure Overseas Shipholding Group's shareholders were scratching their heads Wednesday morning following the surprise resignation of long-time board member G Allen Andreas III. Wintermar pockets $10m World Bank unit IFC is ploughing $10m into Indonesian owner Wintermar Offshore Marine to help its fleet expansion. Khanna quits Pankaj Khanna has parted company with both DryShips and Ocean Rig, the George Economou-headed firms announced today. Cargill deal for Tsakos Tsakos Shipping & Trading of Greece has netted period employment for one of its panamax bulkers with Cargill. Pallas poorer Swedish tanker owner Pallas Shipping has posted a bigger loss in its latest financial year, but the fourth quarter result improved. Celebrity sting Celebrity Cruises has defended itself after it became the victim of an undercover documentary claiming workers were underpaid and not given enough rest. Torm re-jig no trouble First Ship Lease Trust has moved to reassure investors the reworking of two contracts with Torm will not leave the Singapore-listed owner out of pocket. Dolphin hat trick for FOE Fred Olsen Energy has sealed a lucrative contract extension for one of its semi-submersible rigs. Rena case delayed The pollution trial of Costamare unit Daina Shipping has been adjourned once again in New Zealand. Alliances no deterrent Fresh alliances in the container shipping market have failed to curb the battle for market share which has dragged rates down, a leading researcher says. Unrest at KFS Workers at Kenya Ferry Services (KFS) have threatened a strike over a "broken" pay agreement. MHI rejects L&T talk Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has poured cold water on talk that it plans to buy into the shipbuilding division of Indian heavyweight Larsen & Toubro. Titan's titanic struggle Titan Petrochemical's former chairman and a white night commodity trader are pressing on with a revised rescue deal for the ailing company. PFL in sale row Fears have been raised for island services as Samoa takes over Pacific Forum Line (PFL). BLT to cut crude ties Berlian Laju Tanker plans to cut ties with the crude carrying business once it puts the finishing touches to its financial overhaul. Timing too tight Danish accident investigators said a cargoship that smashed into a rail bridge had too narrow a window to make the passage. Oasis order for Turku Royal Caribbean Cruises is being tipped for a return trip to STX Europe for a third Oasis-class newbuilding. Straumvik refloated A cargoship has been pulled off the rocks in Norway by a tug. New boss at CMES China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has replaced Su Xingang as general manager. Seadrill to leave Norway Seadrill looks set to leave Norway as it is considers relocating its senior management team to a more prominent location. CalMac strike averted Crews have called off a strike that could have grounded the fleet of Scottish state-controlled ferry group CalMac. Nordcapital in KG exit Nordcapital has temporarily exited the KG business in response to a collapse in investor interest in the sector. NAWAH wins Iraq gig North America Western Asia Holdings (NAWAH) has won a contract to modernize and then run a port in south Iraq. Cargill backs eco ships Cargill says it will only fix the more fuel efficient ships in future as it bids to reduce its carbon emissions and operating costs.

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OCTOBER 3, 2012
Oracle takes on waste management ChemLogix launches service brands U.S. firm in deal to develop Iraq port North America Western Asia Holdings (NAWAH) announced Tuesday it has entered an agreement with Iraq's Ministry of Transportation and the General Company for the Ports of Iraq to modernize Maqal Port. Genesee & Wyoming completes RailAmerica buy As part of the deal, the short line operator entered into a new five-year senior secured credit facility comprised of a $1.875 billion term loan and $425 million revolving credit facility. Shipowners frustrated by IMO failure to start sulfur study ICS said shipowners worry about the sufficient availability of low-sulfur fuel to allow ships to comply with the strict IMO regulations on sulfur emissions and potential rising costs. Ship Finance in discussion to buy car carriers Richmond-Hampton Roads barge increases frequency The Virginia Port Authority said the 64 Express container-on-barge shuttle service between Hampton Roads and the Port of Richmond will increase frequency from two to three sailings per week. Werner opens new Detroit-area terminal RedPrairie powers up SQL Server 2012 FMC reviews 17 OTI license applications APM Terminals touts takeover plan to Virginia mayors

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OCTOBER 3, 2012
Prices fall mid-week in Fujairah Softer pricing seen in most ports. Bunker prices softening in Rotterdam And were generally falling across Europe. Maersk to talk to Vitol about Iranian oil Danish ship used to move cargo to Singapore, says Reuters. EU abandons regional approach to CO2 reduction Policy change paves way for global agreement on shipping emissions. Environmental Ship Index uptake 'beyond expectations' Almost 1,500 ships registered and more ports due to join incentive scheme to reward lower air emission. IMO rejection causes 'disappointment and concern' ICS wants low sulphur availability study done 'as soon as possible'. Plans for LNG terminal in 'full flow' 'We are scanning the market to ensure we offer the right service,' says Gothenburg partner. Hong Kong companies consider LNG-fuelled fast ferries LNG-fuelled ships in Asia within 'two or three years', says market observer. Developer of low cost emulsion fuel in fundraising drive Quadrise to give details of share placing on Friday. Bunker prices lower mid-week Demand mostly weak across key Asian ports on Wednesday. New Chief Executive for IBIA 'Cliff Brand will develop and service a membership representing all sectors of the marine fuel business.' Trafigura 'in buying mood' Rumours circulating that company is considering adding to its fleet. Investor pays $1.15 million for Titan shares Launches mandatory offer for remaining shares of the Hong Kong-listed firm it does not already own. Swedish port goes green with cold ironing facilities Wins environmental award for investing in shore-to-ship solution. Charterers prefer eco tonnage, says Norden Will acquire additional product tankers with eco properties if the price is 'right', says head of tanker department.

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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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