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June 5, 2012

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Sales of Maersk's refrigeration box units see almost exponential growth AP Moller's Danske Bank downgraded, run by ex-Maersk Line CEO Wan Hai Line christens 4,532-TEU newbuilding in Kaohsiung Dandong port launches north to south grain service to Guangdong Salalah Port starts work to expand general cargo station Norway's Star Reefers name-change to Siem Shipping Line Olympics barge service could become regular containerised service on the Thames Hong Kong International Airport awards carbon reduction award to AAT Eva Air 747 freighter clips American Eagle Embraer 135 at O'Hare Allied Air Cargo plane crashes into a bus in Ghana's capital

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JUNE 4, 2012
Chinese ports' throughput up 7.5 per cent in January-April Geo Institute of Logistics awards certificates to first batch of students GL Container Ship Forum discusses trends & challenges in box transportation GL signs MoU with CNSA to boost green ship recycling in China Maersk buys slots from MSC-ANL, discontinues Oz-NZ service Newbuild orders declining;box scrapping adds to woes Sinotrans, Yang Ming launch new intra-Asia service Tianjin Port, PSA join hands to develop the former APM Terminals Mumbai operations expected to be normal shortly Shipping Secretary apprised of developmental plans at JN Port Shipping Secy meets S. R. Kulkarni Toll road projects awarded prior to 2009 to earn 22 pc returns: Crisil

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JUNE 4, 2012
Air France adds Abuja to African network As from today (4 June), Air France is operating a daily flight to Abuja (Nigeria) that departs from Paris-Charles de Gaulle. The service is operated by Airbus A330-200s, offering b... Sievert Handel Transporte optimises pallet management Forwarders frequently lose out when using Europe's pallet exchange system, because they often receive faulty or worn pallets. The logistics service provider Sievert Handel Transpor... Brunswick Rail extends partnership with Sibur-Trans Brunswick Rail, one of the leading Russian private freight railcar operating lessors, has reached an agreement to supply more railcars to Sibur-Trans, a provider of transportation ... CN says rail traffic controllers in Canada ratify new collective agreement Canadian National Railway Company (CN) has announced that members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference-Rail Canada Traffic Controllers (TCRC-RCTC) have ratified a new collective... Reflagging of Danish lorries continues Danish transport companies are operated in increasingly international terms. Since last year the number of Danish owned lorries with foreign number plates has increased by 5% to 3,... Sales director for Swisslog in North America Swisslog, a Swiss provider of automated warehousing and distribution solutions, is expanding its North American management team. Richard Kooistra will serve Swisslog as vice-presid... 25 candles on the cake for BEO GmbH BEO GmbH, a German software specialist for the customs and foreign trade sector, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Established in 1987, BEO began to specialise in the export fie... Virgin Atlantic Cargo takes off from Vancouver Vancouver (Canada) has become the newest destination in Virgin Atlantic Cargo's international network, following the launch of four flights a week to London Heathrow. The new servi... Panalpina's first brand-new Boeing B747-8F takes to the skies The first of two brand-new Boeing B747-8 freighters has commenced scheduled services within Panalpina's unique own controlled airfreight network. The aircraft bearing the Panalpina... Intertrans expanding in Scandinavia Intertrans, a Belgian forwarding and logistics company headquartered in Menen-Rekkem, began to collaborate with two additional partners in Scandinavia with effect from 1 May. Inter... Ceva signs contract with Mercedes-Benz in Spain The logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has signed a three year contract with Mercedes-Benz to manage the shipment of spare parts from the Iberian Peninsula to the dealer n... FedEx Express to open North Pacific hub in Central Japan The US service provider FedEx Express has plans to establish a new North Pacific regional hub at Kansai international airport (KIX) in Japan. The integrator recently reported... Port Manatee gets new container terminal The port of Manatee in Florida (USA) plans to build a new container terminal and to deepen the entrance channel to 41 foot. Steve Tyndal, a port official, hopes to attract more bus... Port of Tauranga orders Liebherr container gantries The port of Tauranga (New Zealand) has placed an order for two super post-panamax container gantries with Liebherr. The equipment is due for delivery in 2013 and 2014. Liebherr has...

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JUNE 4, 2012
Schottel adds rim thruster to product portfolio Robert Allan and Rotortug in strategic alliance Marad tests biofuel in Great Lakes Maritime Academy training... EC plans to provide €6.5 million to retrain redundant Danish... Sembcorp and Swiber JV lands $175 million Indonesian offshore... Simon Møkster Shipping orders subsea support vessel from... Cecon faces new delay to Davie newbuilds

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JUNE 4, 2012
WTSA member carriers eye new round of rate increases CIT Rail announces orders for 3,500 new rail tank cars MarAd testing biofuel on maritime academy vessel King County nets DOT cash for Seattle-area bus lines TSA, European Commission build air cargo security relationship

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JUNE 4, 2012
GL to help Chinese recycling yards come up to scratch Scrapyards must meet new global standards Nordic consortium orders LNG bunker supply vessel Design offers a third more space than conventional tanks German ports eye gas bunker roles DNV to carry out risk assessment Are you a risk to counterparties? Beware if revenue from an uninsured client exceeds your cash or equity reserves State government agrees wage bail-out for P+S Troubled shipyard must raise yet more funds Reederei Harmstorf sells two boxships Indonesia's Jayakusuma Perdana takes Florence and Sylvette All change at Clarkson End of an era at as Gordon replaces Stopford Wison wins FLRSU deal from Exmar Chinese offshore player wins first LNG deal Fredriksen order for six VLGCs from China confirmed Order for new ships worries the market SNC Lavalin bails from Davie rescue bid Engineering firm pulls out of joint venture to revive Quebec shipyard Endangered species Posidonia 2012: business brains tackle shipping's many challenges Capesize resale reported sold for more than $40m Prompt delivery fetches strong price K Line sells off aframax pair Secondhand prices stable Xiamen shipping exchange starts trials Port sets up maritime arbitration centre and information portal What they said Key points from speakers at the inaugural Lloyd's List Business Briefing at Posidonia Seadrill poised to ink $1.1bn contract for drillship West Polaris Vessel to continue ultra-deepwater drilling for oil and gas off Nigeria Glut of vessels stifles subcontinent's recycling market Chinese yards could step in as monsoon season looms Stopford's singular contribution Oracle of shipping cycles embarks for next voyage Older ships' fuel inefficiency blocks consolidation Posidonia 2012: We need a completely new generation of vessels, containership entrepreneur tells Lloyd's List Business Briefing CMHI on track to hit 5% growth target Chinese port operator will survive lacklustre second quarter, says chairman 'Shipyards are owners' enemies' Posidonia 2012: Devalued assets are the industry's biggest threat Odfjell completes stake in Antwerp chemicals facility Nord Natie Terminal to be brought into joint venture launched with US-based equity investors Lindsay Goldberg China Shipping Group says monthly shipments hit record high in May State-run shipping giant reports rising box and iron-ore volumes Shipowners must become bankers to survive Posidonia 2012: Lloyd's List panel of experts predict the rise of the shipping banker Lines target US-Asia rate increase Latest hike targets dry cargo but keeps adjustments small Sembcorp and Swiber launch joint offshore project Partners land contracts for Indonesia's Naga and Pelikan ventures Lloyd's List business briefing hears words of wisdom Posidonia 2012: 'Don't touch the hot plate and for god's sake learn Chinese' Chinese yards stage fire sale Posidonia 2012: Greek owner snaps up new bulkers for just $7m each Novoship verdict expected in October Key defendant stays away from corruption trial BLT says restructuring not affected by adviser's resignation Company denies 'grossly inaccurate' reports that FTI Consulting's exit was made in protest

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JUNE 4, 2012
Pacific rate rise sought CONTAINER lines in the US-Asia trade are recommending another round of rate increases in their westbound trans-Pacific lanes.

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JUNE 4, 2012
Mobile Gets First Post-Panamax Ship Call The Port of Mobile got its first call by a post-Panamax container ship on Sunday when the MSC Laura docked... Saddle Creek Steers Toward CNG There's more behind the renewed surge of interest in alternative fuels such as compressed natural gas than the comparatively high... Saddle Creek's Rolland Gives Tour of CNG Tractor (Video) Brad Rolland, a director at logistics company Saddle Creek Logistics Services, shows us one of his company's growing fleet of... Diesel Prices Slip to Lowest Point Since Mid-January Diesel prices across the U.S. in the week ending May 28 fell to the lowest point since mid-January, and less... Disappointing April for West Coast Ports April was a disappointing month for West Coast ports, with total container volume declining 1 percent from the same month... Quality Distribution Drills Deeper Into Fracking Bulk trucking giant Quality Distribution expanded further into the oil and gas shale business, completing its acquisition of Wylie Bice... EU, US to Recognize Each Other's Air Cargo Security Regimes The European Union and the U.S. have agreed to recognize each other's air cargo security regimes under a hard fought... CIT Rail Orders 3,500 Railcars CIT Rail has ordered 3,500 tank and covered hopper railcars, as the railcar lessor sees more demand for equipment tied... Maersk Downplays Delay in Asia-Europe Peak-Season Surcharge Maersk Line sought to play down its decision to postpone until June 15 a peak-season surcharge in the Asia-Europe trade.... Maersk to Raise India-Europe Rates Maersk Line plans to raise its rates on westbound trade from India to North Europe and the Mediterranean, starting July... Daggett Defends ILA's Contract Demands International Longshoremen's Association President Harold Daggett defended the ILA's negotiating positions and urged management to resume negotiations when the union's... Cargo Jet Crashes in Ghana, Kills 10 A Boeing 727-200 overshot the runway of the largest airport in Ghana while landing during heavy rains Saturday, crashing into... Panalpina's First 747-8 Freighter Enters Service Panalpina has started flying the first of two new Boeing 747-8 freighters with a maiden cargo flight from Hong Kong... Descartes Acquires Dutch Transportation Software Provider Descartes Systems Group acquired Infodis, a Netherlands-based provider of transportation-management software, in an all-cash transaction for $3.7 million. Infodis...

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JUNE 4, 2012
Navis launches SPARCS N4 2.3 Navis, which is one of the world's leading designers and suppliers of terminal operating systems (TOS) for container-handling facilities, has announced an upgrade ... Technomar snaps-up containerships Greek-domiciled shipowners still see value in the containership sector with several notable sale and purchase deals concluded in recent weeks.One of the ... Essar Ports signs strategic alliance with Antwerp Essar Ports, which runs cargo-handling facilities in Hazira and Vadinar on India's west coast, has created a long-term strategic alliance with Port of Antwerp International ... Bunker price relief for SCI and others The state-owned Shipping Corporation of India [SCI] is the latest shipping group to post losses, the result of a toxic combination of depressed rates and high fuel ... Chinese manufacturing weakens According to official data, China's purchasing managers index [PMI] - which measures the level of activity in the nation's factories - fell to 50.4 in May, the ... WTSA target July 1 for next rate rise Members of the Westbound Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement (WTSA) are planning to raise freight rates further with July 1, 2012, targeted for the next general ...

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JUNE 4, 2012
Cyprus scraps dry duo Clearout continues as Andreas Hadjiyiannis-controlled owner sends ageing bulkers to beaches of Karachi for breaking. Sanko sings Baltimore blues Sanko Mineral trapped through end of June as judge gives claimants more time to weigh in on Western Bulk motion. Bunker beef fizzles Spar handymax freed after Dan-Bunkering torches fuel complaint against Lion City operator Oscar Maritime. Honey, I shrunk the fleet Future of Frontline's stable of combination carriers in question as market digests disposal of OBO Front Rider. DCIX mints payout pledge Diana Containerships ready to unlock cash reserves to bankroll dividend boost as board overhauls distribution policy. Asco to build Tromso base Aberdeen-based firm to develop new marine facility to serve Northern Norwegian oil industry. Alam orders work barge Kuala Lumpur-listed outfit pens deal for 400-man unit underpinned by charter with Exxonmobil. Davie Yards loses backer Engineering group SNC-Lavalin pulls out of joint venture that rescued Canadian shipbuilder last year. Courage needed in dry bulk Asian shipowner's chairman Hsu Chih-Chien remains pessimistic about the bulk carrier outlook. Frontline books OBO loss John Fredriksen's tanker company takes $5m hit from scrapping charter deal with sister outfit SFI. First Olsen offloads suezmax Sale of Knock Sheen leaves Fred Olsen entity with only one vessel in the water. SCI hits order brake Indian owner not adding to orderbook this year as it axes feedership runs following first loss in 28 years. Seadrill lines up drillship deal John Fredriksen's drilling outfit is on the verge of penning a five-year contract worth over $1bn. Holed ship refloated Damaged Mersa 2 pulled free after grounding off island of Elba, Italy. Greek owners suffering The shipping market is in a pretty sombre mood despite sun and sea at Posidonia, according to Richard Fulford-Smith. ONE extends again George Kassiotis-led owner has until 20 July to file reorganisation plan after agreeing another deadline extension. Ready for life after euro London insurance market plans ahead as it helps Greek shipping celebrate Posidonia, SLL's Andrew Sturdy says. Assessing the mood Greece and the Eurozone crisis are making headlines, but is it affecting Posidonia?

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JUNE 4, 2012
FMC's Crook moving to White House TP Pulse: East Coast port strike potential worries shippers NEWSFLASH: ILA President accuses USMX of divide and conquer The president of the International Longshoremen's Association has accused employers of trying to turn his fellow union members against him. WTSA seeks rate hikes in July The recommended rate increases are $50 per 40-foot container from California ports and $100 per FEU for all other intermodal and all-water shipments, with proportionate increases for other equipment sizes and cargo otherwise rated. U.S. manufacturers to repatriate 20% of capacity, study says The Hackett Group said rising wage inflation in China and continued productivity improvements in the United States will converge within two to three years, creating more pressure on companies to make and source goods at home. Delaware port looks at public-private partnership Maersk adds ship to three loops Two of the loops, its ECUBEX and AC2 services, are connected to the line's mega-regional hub in Balboa. The third is Maersk's joint average 4,472-TEU weekly SAECS loop between north Europe and South Africa. Leading Edge buys Miami NVO O&S Trucking tries for bankruptcy, partnership Descartes acquires Infodis Edward Ryan, executive at Descartes, said the purchase gives it more European functionality in its transportation suite as well as expanding support to more European and Asia-Pacific carriers.

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JUNE 4, 2012
US government concludes biofuel test on commercial vessel Researchers measured the fuel's emissions, efficiency and effect on engine performance. Oil market weak 'technically and fundamentally' 'Crude oil is in deep trouble if it can't hold at $80 a barrel,' says analyst. Fujairah sees IFO prices fall by $22 pmt MGO prices firm in Durban and Suez. More steep falls in European markets WTI still softening in early trading. Great Barrier Reef 'in danger', says UNESCO Growth in shipping means 'decisive action is required to secure long-term conservation'. Nearly 20% of fuels 'off spec' in 2011 'Vast majority' still suitable for use and would not warrant a de-bunkering, says Technical Manager for Intertek-Lintec. Panama must prepare for surge in bunker volumes More demand will increase the likelihood of 'large scale' spills, Forum told. New setback for PMSA challenge to bunker regulations US Solicitor General says shipping lobby's case 'lacks merit'. Bunker tanker owner prepares to cancel newbuilding contract Yujin preparing the 'necessary formalities' to decide on the terms of the cancellation, it says. Double-digit price falls continue in Asia ports Players report no problem with avails. Resignation of BLT's restructuring advisor 'amicable' FTI Consulting in talks to act as advisor to BLT's major bank lenders. 'Cappuccino' bunkers claim 'unlikely to be upheld' SSA says significant number of frothed-bunker claims are 'exaggerated and unsubstantiated'. Gulf Petrochem receives Singapore trading certificate Firm receives Global Trader Program certificate from International Enterprise. UK-based firm grows customer base with marine lube product Scottish Fuels is one of the largest distributors of fuels and lubricants in the north of the United Kingdom. Singapore-listed shipping firm launches first bunker tanker 3,400 dwt Sea Tanker I launched at Thailand shipyard on Saturday, says ES Group.

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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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