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BRIEFS

March 12, 2012

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*Shipping News* Baltic index up for 12th day, smaller vessels firm The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, ended the previous week on a high as it climbed for the 12th consecutive day, as higher rates for smaller vessels countered weakness in capesizes. Most top shipping banks stop lending to industry Thirteen of the world's 19 largest shipping banks stopped new lending to the industry amid an 'extreme' vessel surplus that's cut cash flows and led to vessel seizures, financier DVB Bank SE said.

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S&P downgrades CMA CGM debt to B- from B+ on deteriorating liquidity Asia-Europe rates level after big leap, then dip 1.7pc to US$1,388/TEU Emirates Shipping to hike US$400/TEU for Far East-Mideast trade April 1 Maersk extends improves Middle East, Indian Ocean and East African coverage Seaspan Corporation receives 13,100-TEU Cosco Excellence from Hyundai MOL launches Singapore-Burma SYX service to Yangon from March 17 US e-waste export ban violates WTO rules: Congressional Research Service Three bid to build 4.6 kilometre bridge on Atlantic side of Panama Canal U-Freight boosts HK fashion operations with fourth warehouse opening Lufthansa Cargo posts US$17 million loss despite 8.2pc revenue increase Air France-KLM February cargo off 5pc, hopes rest on renewed Atlanta link DHL offers two direct flights to Chengdu, Ho Chi Minh City from Hong Kong AirBridgeCargo first North Pole flight sparks fear of ozone depletion

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Braemar releases second edition of hull & machinery guide Caravel Logistics adroitly handles break-bulk shipment from Shanghai to Nashik CMA CGMs revenue up 4 pc in 2011 Tussle between IMO & EU on CO2 emissions continues MRPL plans to cut oil imports from Iran Cargo handling at Major Ports declines in April-Jan. General cargo handling on the rise at Ernakulam Wharf Vasan lays stone for Adani's East Quay-1 berth at Vizag Port NHAI agrees to six-lane remaining portion of NH-8A up to Kandla Port WDRA hopeful of getting govt nod for draft e-receipt norms Apeda to set up 3 export centres in Maharashtra Apparel exports likely to grow 14 pc in 2011-12 Exporters want interest subsidy scheme to continue Exports grow at a slow 4.3 pc in Feb. Forex reserves fall by $ 59 m Govt empowers Ministerial group to decide on Basmati exports RBI reduces CRR to infuse 48,000 cr. into system SEAI urges FM to hike import duty on edible oils Quick Take CEE welcomes Isotec in Singapore, Jakarta & Dakar Crane ship with 4,000-t hoisting capacity ordered by Scaldis from STX Offshore Metro rail cars to be moved from Spain to Dominican Republic Sarens going all out in heavy lift projects

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MARCH 9, 2012
Menlo Worldwide Logistics announces new leadership for North Asia Thomas Pan has been promoted to managing director, North Asia, for Menlo Worldwide Logistics (China) and Leong Choong Cheng has simultaneously been appointed deputy managing direct... Hong Kong Airlines to stop live dolphin shipments Hong Kong Airlines has agreed to stop transporting live dolphins on its cargo planes after coming under pressure from the public. The carrier has promised to make a donation to a c... Final approval for four lanes on national highway in northeast India The Indian Cabinet Committee on infrastructure has approved an investment proposal to widen a 132. 5 km long section of the national highway 200 between Chandikhole, Dubari and Ta... Jungheinrich adds to range of forklift trucks Germany's Jungheinrich Group, one of the world's three largest suppliers of industrial trucks, warehousing technology and materials flow technology, has launched new additions to i... Group Eurotunnel reports strong growth The Eurotunnel Group recorded strong growth in revenues to EUR 845 million (+16%) in 2011. Approximately 17.7 million t of freight passed through the Channel tunnel that year. Afte... Jet Aviation appoints new general manager for Singapore affiliate Jet Aviation recently selected Gary Dolski to be new vice-president and general manager of the company's MRO and FBO facility in Singapore. The post includes responsibility for the... New CEO of Svitzer Svitzer has named Robert Uggla as its new CEO with effect from 1 May. The company, which is represented in more than 100 ports worldwide, has some 4,500 employees and operates a fl... Canadian railways increase car loadings Canadian railways carried 25.8 million t of freight in December 2011, up 11.5% from December 2010. The gain was the result of increases in both domestic and international cargo loa... Budapest Airport: Turkish Cargo expanding further Turkish Cargo raised the number of its weekly flights to Budapest to two on 1 March. The subsidiary of Turkish Airlines sees significant potential in the Hungarian market and plans... Boeing celebrates 1,000th B777 The US plane maker Boeing celebrated the 1,000th B777 at a special event last week. The 1,000th B777 jetliner will be delivered to Dubai-based Emirates, the programme's largest cus... Volvo delivers 5% more trucks Volvo Trucks' deliveries for January 2012 rose by 5% to 6,822 trucks, compared with the year-earlier period. In total, deliveries in Europe amounted to 2,961 trucks in January, up ... Gefco extends partnership with Dacia The French transport service provider Gefco, a partner of Dacia since 2008, has set up a multi-modal logistics solution for the car manufacturer that combines rail and road transp... India plans investments in Indian ports India has revealed plans to build seven new ports costing some INR 7.6 billion by 2017. According to Rakesh Srivastrava, joint secretary of the ministry of shipping, two-thirds of ... MSC has biggest fleet of very large container vessels The Geneva (Switzerland)-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) operates by far the world's largest fleet of very large container vessels. The company recently put its 43rd con...

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MARCH 9, 2012
Reporting first quarter red ink, Carnival says Costa Concordia is Total Constructive Loss Ship fitter boot camp grads get job offers Carisbrooke Shipping opts for water lubricated bearings for eco-friendly newbuilds Swan Hellenic's Minerva makes first cruise following major upgrades at Lloyd Werft Standard & Poor's downgrades CMA CGM ratings Wilhelmsen pulls current Unitor BWTS design from market

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MARCH 9, 2012
Grand Alliance container ships heading to Port of Tacoma Rail freight traffic count slows during week OOCL celebrates opening of maritime academy in China Department of Commerce report finds US exports up during January Mitsui adding service calling Singapore/Yangon

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MARCH 9, 2012
Other box routes could follow Europe-Asia rate increase Container lines' customers are accepting of surcharges Japan one year on: energy changes benefit shipping Record LNG imports and crude oil consumption is on the rise, both boosting global vessel demand Size of new capesize ships set to explode Large capesize bulkers present a capacity challenge for ports Small choice of ports for big bulkers The list of ports that can handle large bulkers is short Rickmers eyes sale of older vessels Tramp owner denies three ships already sold, with 15 more going on market ND Overseas has global ambitions French trucking group expands worldwide ocean and airfreight forwarding presence Inttra sees 24% rise in its web-based service E-commerce ocean freight bookings provider records 22.4m container transactions Looking into the crystal ball Deutsche Post DHL examines five different scenarios of the world in 2050 Let there be transparency Clarity is crucial when it comes to investigating casualties Suezmax Atlantic rates stymied by reduced US oil imports Reduced delays in Turkish straits pressure Mediterranean rates Greek owners have marginal share in bond haircut Owners could lose "a few million here and there", but may also have indirect exposure through Greek banks, say financial sources Rich list shows rising offshore tycoons and demise of old shipping money Forbes names John Fredriksen and the Ofer brothers the world's wealthiest shipowners Ibero and Costa woes hurt Carnival's first-quarter bottom line Company issues weaker annual profits guidance, but Micky Arison seeks to focus on the future Hurtigruten steams ahead Norwegian cruise-ferry operator arranges $46m loan deal as passenger numbers rise Master pleads guilty to drink charges after ferry collision Polish national remanded in custody in Northern Ireland Prosecuting pirates War against piracy needs work on the ground DVB ready to repossess, says Lunde Yet conservative lending means few loans go wrong, bank insists Welcome voices Does the heightened discussion about shipping in China signal a government move? Torm sells MR tanker as restructuring looms Vessel sold at $15m loss to reduce company debt Richards Bay trade booms as India imports more coal More cargo but fewer miles for bulk ships US gasoline demand decline to lead to more product tanker triangulation Latin American boom drives US oil product exports Firearms restriction is big issue for training armed guards UK law in conflict with international code and could mean corners are cut, says director TBS joins queue of claimants suing Allied Maritime Latest Rule B filings centre on tweendeckers surrendered to RBS in December Capesize rates hover despite increased demand Oversupply of tonnage absorbs influx of Australian iron ore majors' inquiries HCI Capital faces €15m net loss KG house expected to report negative result as market heads for crash CMA CGM must boost liquidity says Standard & Poors Rating agency downgrades line and warns it to bolster cashflow or face another cut Faster route to cutting CO2 emissions Super-electro-magnetic propulsion should reduce shipping's CO2 imprint to zero China Shipping demands more government support Chairman seeks legal protection and higher tax credits Dockworker unions brace themselves as automation comes to LA Exclusive Lloyd's List interview: US west coast prepares for new era post-Panama Canal expansion K Line leases three capsizes to JFE Steel Newbuildings fix 15-year time-charter deals

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MARCH 9, 2012
Carnival vows to resuscitate Costa CARNIVAL execs underscored today that they will stand by their Costa brand despite its negative $500M swing in 2012 earnings Lunde plays down shipping consolidation DVB BANK'S shipping boss Dagfinn Lunde today played down predictions that the sector is heading for more consolidation TBS enters Allied fray TBS International, which is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, has joined the queue of counterparties suing Greece's Allied Maritime Concordia rocks Carnival results CRUISE giant Carnival Corp today said it has swung to losses and faces significant fallout from the Costa Concordia tragedy Torm sells ship at loss DS TORM OF Denmark has agreed to sell the MR product tanker Torm Lana at a loss of $15M Collision captain pleads guilty to being drunk A CAPTAIN reportedly pleaded guilty today to being drunk when his general cargo ship collided with a ro-pax in Northern Ireland Auckland imposes private contractors at ports A BITTER port labour dispute today led to Auckland deciding unilaterally to contract out its box terminal stevedoring Could boxes return to 2010 level? ASIA/EUROPE box rates could hit 2010's exceptional levels this year if operators succeed in their next round of general rate increases, a shipping analyst predicted today Supramax rates rebound SUPRAMAX bulker rates are turning around across the board, with the Atlantic market improving Veolia hints it might unload stake in SNCM VEOLIA has indicated that it could be ready to sell its controlling stake in its Mediterranean ferry subsidiary SNCM to Corsican authorities for a symbolic price of €1 ($1.32) VLCC fixture surge boosts rates VLCC RATES turned around in the past two days, with charterers rushing to cover the last week of March and looking to early April

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MARCH 9, 2012
Inland Waterways User Fee on the Table The Obama administration is once again proposing a new user fee to pay for capital investments in the inland waterway... US Trade Deficit Hits Three-Year High at $52.6 Billion The U.S. trade deficit rose to a three-year high of $52.6 billion in January as a 2.1 percent jump in... Trucking Hiring Rose 3.7 Percent in February The trucking industry increased hiring 3.7 percent year-over-year in February, a slower pace than in January, according to the Bureau... Maersk Announces Mideast-South Africa Service Maersk Line will launch MISA, a liner service linking key ports in the Middle East and South Africa. The... YRC Worldwide Sells Stake in Chinese Freight Hauler YRC Worldwide sold its stake in Chinese trucking operator Shanghai Jiayu Logistics as it pares its business back to its... Senate Weeds Through Transport Bill Amendments The Senate on Thursday worked through seven of 30 amendments to its two-year $109 billion transportation bill, including two of... New 13,000-TEU Ship Delivered to Seaspan Owner-charterer Seaspan Corp. has taken delivery of the fifth in a series of container ships with capacities of 13,100 20-foot... Trans-Pacific Air Cargo Rates Rise on Increased Demand Trans-Pacific air cargo demand is surging, driven by the launch of new high-tech products such as Apple's iPad 3. ... Taiwan-China Ro-Ro Service Sets Sail The first roll-on, roll-off service between Taiwan and mainland China is now operating, signalling further liberalization of transport across the... TNT, Emirates SkyCargo Sign Space Agreement A new deal between TNT and Emirates SkyCargo will boost capacity on air cargo routes from Asia to Europe and... Judge Puts Bridge Project in Hands of Michigan DOT A Wayne County judge in Detroit on Thursday ordered the Michigan Department of Transportation to take over and complete a... Standard & Poor's Downgrades CMA CGM on Liquidity Concerns Standard & Poor's downgraded CMA CGM's debt to B- from B+, citing concerns over the French ocean carrier's liquidity position... A Tenuous Balance The mood among maritime industry executives gathered in Long Beach last week for the 12th annual Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference was... ILA @ #TPM2012 If the Twitter-sphere at last week's Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference made noises, it would have sounded like popcorn on a stove,... Crowd Pleaser Maybe it was the Southern California setting, but Harold Daggett's performance at last week's Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference left me thinking:... CMA CGM Raises Rates Again on India-Europe Service CMA CGM imposed a general rate increase on westbound cargo moving on its Epic service from India to North Europe... Grand Alliance to Shift From Seattle to Tacoma The game of musical chairs in the Pacific Northwest will continue this summer when Grand Alliance carriers NYK Line, Hapag-Lloyd...

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MARCH 9, 2012
Marguisa starts new Antwerp/Equatorial Guinea service Madrid-based Marguisa Shipping Company has complimented its existing container and ro-ro services between Europe and West Africa by starting a new link, principally ... Eurozone 'in mild recession' With the Greek bail-out deal taking the contagion heat off the eurozone for now, attention is turning to how some of the weaker single currency states can still ... DP-DHL improves profitability The world's largest logistics agent Deutsche Post-DHL improved its profitability in 2011. Its revenue increased by 2.8%, up to EUR52,829 (USD68,414) million, out ... Four idled VLCS units in latest mothballed boxship report Latest data from Alphaliner on idled boxship tonnage identifies 4 x 10,000TEU plus ships that are awaiting re-deployment, and eight post-panamax 8,000TEU ... Fitch remains firm on DP World The London-based credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings has assigned a generally stable rating on DP World's debt, maintaining its BBB scores on the group's long-term ... HMM targets Latin America; advocates move away from 'wild oscillating' rates The transatlantic and US-South/Central America trades have been targeted as growth areas by Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), its North America VP David Arsenault ... Safmarine's optimism Moves by shippers/consignees to rationalise their service vendors, plus an increase in import traffic, have been singled out by Barbara van Rensburg, Safmarine's ... ICG set for another 'challenging year' as profits tumble Dublin, Ireland-headquartered, Irish Continental Group [ICG], said it faced a challenging year after posting pre-tax profits down 30% in 2011 to EUR28.2 (USD37.3) ...

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MARCH 9, 2012
TBS enters Allied showdown Bankrupt tweendecker owner joins fierce race to freeze embattled Greek operator's Illinois assets as claims swell. Carnival makes losing start US cruiseship giant's first quarter result turns red as it books charges for Costa Concordia and Spanish operation Iberos. Ezra moves for funds Singapore-listed owners opts for a share placement to back subsea growth. Concordia stuck for a year Costa Cruises says wreck removal could take up to 12 months as it evaluates short-list of salvors. SCI ditches two more State-owned shipowner offloads older handymax and chemical carrier. DVB devours comfort crumbs Dagfinn Lunde says bank has no fear about taking control of vessels as he backs all new ships to find funding. Two more sold by Torm Danish owner follows up Torm Lana sale with deals for MR sisterships to Minerva Marine and Chinese interests. Prabhu Daya seafarer arrested Police accuse first and second mate of Tolani Shipping-owned vessel allegedly involved in fatal collision near India. Solvtrans goes Spanish Oslo-listed fish carrier owner places a NOK 240m order at Astilleros Zamakona. He should have gone to Specsavers Why Captain Schettino wishes he had a spare pair of glasses, and why shipping masochists shouldn't beat themselves up. Tacoma beats out Seattle Grand Alliance said to have opted for Tacoma over Seattle as its port-of-call in the US northwest.

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MARCH 9, 2012
Australia's trains get communications revamp Radiant acquires Isla International CBP's West Coast trade symposium set for May ASDI goes West New RCL/MOL Yangon-Singapore feeder Delmas ends Med-Africa Maltex loop Accellos' 3PL suite for Microsoft Dynamics IAG integrates BA, Iberia cargo units MOL to publish key performance indicators STX upgrades Korea-Straits KMS loop

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MARCH 9, 2012
Bunker prices uncertain as week ends Oil ended at its highest level this week. Industry executives forecast 'mixed year' in 2012 With higher bunker fuel prices, it now costs carriers approximately $2,500 to ship a forty foot container from Asia to the West Coast. Carisbrooke Shipping looks for ways to reduce all ship pollution Choosing Thordon Bearings lubricated propeller shaft bearings due to 'no risk' of pollution. US Navy vessel makes use of alternative fuel blend Trip made use of 25,000 gallons of a 50/50 algae-derived, hydro-processed algal oil and petroleum F-76 blend. Which way will the EU Sulphur Directive go? Distillate prices rally in Southern Europe Low sulphur avails in Hamburg a bit tight, player tells Bunkerworld. Prices fall in the Middle East Player in Suez reports product available only from mid March. Backward step for global sulphur limit compliance Latest data from DNVPS indicate improvements in some ports but larger share of samples testing above 3.50% sulphur elsewhere. Sulphur regulations putting thousands of UK seafaring jobs 'in jeopardy' Maritime UK responds to Transport Committee report with call for low sulphur fuel availability studies prior to 2015. Week ends with IFO prices down, distillates up at Asian hubs Supplies of bunker fuels fine at major ports in Asia, say regional traders. Buckeye highlights risks in firm's BORCO operations BORCO vulnerable due to limited customer base, political risks and potential structural issues. Car carrier with hybrid electric power supply technology launched Vessel able to realise 'zero' emissions in harbor, says Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. EU directive must not go further than MARPOL Annex VI, say UK MPs But MPs also say operators 'could have been more proactive' as tighter emissions limits have been under discussion for many years. NYK expands broadband system to help reduce CO2 emissions Move part of company's goal of reducing fuel consumption by 10% over five years.

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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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