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March 13, 2012

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*Shipping News* Seadrill expects daily rig rates of above US$600,000 Seadrill, the world's biggest offshore oil driller by market value, expects rig rates to keep rising for the next 12 months or longer, with daily tariffs for ultra- deepwater rigs rising above US$600,000. Carnival cuts outlook on Costa wreck Carnival Corp & Plc, the world's largest cruise operator, significantly cut its fiscal year profit and revenue forecast last Friday, citing a deadly disaster in January involving one of its ships. Pakistan's ship breaking yards a death trap for workers Mehdi Hassan was clinging to a greasy rope, toiling high inside the hull of an oil tanker, when he became another victim of lax safety standards at Pakistan's Gaddani ship breaking yard.

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OOCL net profit falls 90pc to $181.6 million, revenue down 0.4pc CKYH carriers and Evergreen offer joint Asia-Europe loops in April Cosco Busan material witnesses held in LA until court ready to hear them Debate EU's ship eco rules, but don't reject them: UK transport committee US west box port community says scrap harbour tax - or spend it on us Jorge Luis Quijano to replace Panama Canal chief Zubieta of 16 years Philippines ATI profit plunges 29.3pc as rice, steel imports slump Barloworld offers advice, site surveys to UK port/rail freight operators FedEx to deploy unspecified number of electric Newton Step Vans this year Cathay-Dragonair handle 0.8pc more cargo in February - 117,880 tonnes Singapore's ST joins Airbus attack on Boeing's high cargo market share Boeing expects to win 200 orders from China for its 737 MAX in 2012 Lufthansa Systems simplifies customs with Import Control System interface Xining airport's February cargo throughput surges 81.6pc to 481.7 tonnes

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Asia to maintain lead among world's top ports: Shanghai study Demand for Middle East oil tankers at record high in Feb. Increasing fuel demand spurs ship purchases MANSA's 11th Champions Trophy Cricket Tournament begins MOL, RCL launch Singapore-Yangon SYX service MSC shifts megaships to transpacific, bigger vessels to join Asia-Europe services Rising fuel costs, EU woes & lack of funds worsen shipping crisis Seven carrier pact on CKYH's Asia-Europe loops Arshiya Rail holds trade meet to mark launch of Chennai-Bengaluru rail service WR's freight loading surges to new record Ban on cotton exports lifted EPCES urges govt to implement recommendations of Commerce Ministry committee FTP to provide sops for MSME e-commerce exporters Govt issues sugar export order for 86K t

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MARCH 12, 2012
Virgin Atlantic Cargo returns to Chicago Virgin Atlantic will resume a four- flights per week service between Chicago IL (USA) and London Heathrow on 7 May, increasing to daily from 18 May. In preparation for this, Virgin... Imperial continues restructuring measures Imperial Reederei GmbH has reorganised its inland shipping business following its takeover of Lehnkering's activities in this field. The former Imperial Reederei Group has become t... Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge sees 10.5% increase in sales The German vehicle manufacturer Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge succeeded in maintaining last year's increase in deliveries and sent 39,500 light commercial vehicles (+10.5%) to customers... GB Railfreight now moving petroleum GB Railfreight, one of Britain's largest railfreight haulage companies, has signed a contract with Carless Petroleum. The contract covers the movement of petroleum products from th... Frankfurt-Hahn airport: new marketing and sales manager Flughafen Frankfurt-Hahn GmbH (Germany) has selected Jan Möller as the airport's new sales and marketing manager. He succeeds Udo Preissner who died unexpectedly last December. M'l... New Zealand: Kiwi-Rail's freight volumes continue to grow KiwiRail, a New Zealand-based rail service provider, reported that revenue in its core business, rail freight, grew by 11% to over USD 220 million contributing to an overall busin... Daimler Trucks North America: vehicle lineup GHG14 certified Daimler's US subsidiary, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), has been certified by the country's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as fully compliant with the new "greenhouse ... Air Partner strengthening team Air Partner, a provider of private jets and commercial passenger and freight aircraft of all sizes and categories, has boosted the sales department of its German branch office b... UHC mobile tool improves pharmaceuticals logistics UHC, an alliance of the USA's leading nonprofit academic medical centers, has launched a mobile application for RxLINK, UHC's online analyti... Senegal's president opens extended Dakar Container Terminal Abdoulaye Wade, president of the Republic of Senegal, recently officially opened the enlarged Dakar Container Terminal. The facility is operated by DP World, which has invested in ... Hoyer logistics group founds new company in Odessa Hoyer, a Hamburg (Germany)-based global logistics specialist, is augmenting its activities in Eastern Europe by opening its own offices in Odessa (Ukraine). Hoyer offers local clie... Increasing trade for LPG carriers Owners of LPG carriers can look forward to increasing trade in 2012, despite the uncertain economic environment and the dampening effect of the mild winter in the northern hemisphe... AirBridgeCargo operates first cross-polar flight The Russian freight-only carrier AirBridgeCargo Airlines has operated its first ever cross-polar flight via the North Pole en route from Chicago IL (USA) to Krasnoyarsk (Russia). T... Sabena technics and Afriqiyah Airways develop airframe maintenance cooperation The French independent MRO provider Sabena technics is continuing to assist Afriqiyah Airways to ensure a rapid recovery of Libya's air transport sector. Two Afriqiyah Airways A330... Icao publishes first ever manual on volcanic ash

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MARCH 12, 2012
Helix awards Jurong Shipyard $385.5 million order for well intervention semi OSX Brasil gets $732 million products tanker order AIDA newbuilds will use air bubbles and Azipods to cut fuel consumption Tidewater reports "unexpected developments" in Angola JV negotiations Sinopacific Shipbuilding and MHI to jointly develop fuel-efficient bulker Saltchuk promotes Chiarello to President and CEO of TOTE

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MARCH 12, 2012
Evergreen joining CKYH carriers in Asia/Europe cooperation scheme NYK adding broadband system to cut CO2 emissions from ships Corps closing small Chittenden Locks for annual maintenance period Panama Canal Authority names new administrator Mitsui launches new car carrier equipped with hybrid power system

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MARCH 12, 2012
Sanko Steamship seeks respite from cash flow crisis Industry assesses exposure as loss-making Japanese line asks to defer debt repayments Diverse Sanko charters draw Korea Line parallels Along with a number of Japanese companies, European owners appear to have exposure Torm rumoured to have sold two more MR tankers Brokers claim another deal has followed last week's reported sale of Torm Lana Waiting for Cosco State-owned giant and compatriot CSCL are poised for losses Optimism returns for Asia box lines Carriers position themselves to benefit from general rates hike and economies of scale Yards slam UK plan to build naval ships abroad South Korea lands MARS tanker contract Inmarsat loses maritime momentum New sector revenues come from one-off deals Sea trials for first commercial air lubrication system DK Group fits first system on Danish ship NYK deploys fleet-wide broadband in fuel-saving drive Improved communications keep crew in touch with loved-ones Chinese breakers take advantage of hesitancy in Indian subcontinent Demolition rates between China and south Asia close as owners opt for stability in the east High hopes unable to lift dry bulk secondhand market Korea Line capesize resale could see first market uptick in month China imports record crude oil volumes in February Preliminary Customs figures show growth in inbound iron ore Two former bankers join Hartmann group Duo appointed to senior positions with German shipowner UN transfers convicted pirates from Seychelles to Somalia Different legal systems offer disparate sentencing terms Penning confirms light dues freeze Industry was hoping for reduction after efficiency gains Shell signs two LR tankers for one-year charters Reported $12,500 per day rate for both ships BLT redelivers two chemical tankers to FSL Trust Indonesian tanker operator defaulted on lease payments for three vessels Nautilus urges London mayor to look into Safmarine cadet death Johnson must clarify responsibilities in a case that highlights mixed jurisdictions says union Indian Oil takes VLGC for one year amid high demand for LPG Nation drives ahead with plans to be market leader for using gas as automotive fuel Kingfish to buy 11 MRs from OSX Brazilian tanker operator places $732m order Sanctions expose EU insurers but will leave Iran unhurt IG says forcing companies to find alternative cover raises wider issues of liability NZ port protest receives 'worldwide' support Redundancies are still set to go ahead in Auckland following industrial dispute Foreclosure blues They may be on the rise, but foreclosures are still the last option banks will choose Ofer joins queue to sue Allied Maritime London and Illinois litigation over charterhire default and unpaid bunkers Costa Allegra to be sold or scrapped Costa Cruises mulls salvage options for Costa Concordia Evergreen to collaborate with CKYH alliance from April Major box lines seek economies of scale Shipping should stand on its own feet CMA CGM is not the first to seek financial help from the public sector CMA CGM confirms French sovereign wealth fund talks Debt-ridden boxship giant offers Yildirim additional stake All eyes on transpacific Cascade of tonnage leaves box lines few options New Panama Canal administrator named Quijano takes over from Zubieta

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MARCH 12, 2012
Putin said to reject Frank PRESIDENT-elect Vladimir Putin has rejected the application of Sergei Frank, CEO of the government-run tanker company Sovcomflot, to take over Russia's seabed seismic service company, Sevmoreneftegeofizika Brazilian yard lands MR tanker order EIKE Batista-led OSX confirmed today that it has secured a contract to build 11 medium-range product tankers for Kingfish do Brazil Arrest nears for captain in fatal collision MADRAS High Court today dismissed a bail plea filed by the captain of the Singapore-flagged bulker Prabhu Daya Small bulkers draw buyers SMALLER bulkers are outperforming their larger Capesize cousins, which is luring potential buyers to the smaller ships, an Athens broker said Study finds Kitimat safe LARGE oil tankers and LNG carriers can safely access the small, private port of Kitimat on Canada's West Coast, a Transport Canada study has found Seadrill wins first deal in Saudi Arabia SEADRILL of Norway announced today it has won its first contract in Saudi Arabia Cash buyers get stuck A WEAKER ship recycling market has left many cash buyers stuck with an unsold inventory, as breaking yards are refusing to pay profitable rates Crew saved in Italy grounding NINETEEN crewmen were reported rescued from their Italian chemical tanker after it ran aground off the coast of Sicily Panama Canal boss picked JORGE Quijano has been chosen as the new Panama Canal administrator South Oz port JV formed A CHINESE steelmaker and an Australian iron ore company said today they are setting up a venture to develop a new port in South Australia Evergreen formalises deal TAIWAN'S Evergreen Line has formalised its collaboration with the CKYH Alliance China aims to revitalise shipbuilding BEIJING today unveiled a push aimed at revitalising Chinese shipbuilding by 2015 Pressure bulker value pressures rising SCARCE financing has discouraged shipowners from buying secondhand bulkers, analysts said today Delhi plucks at cotton ban DELHI today bowed to political pressure and farmers and partly climbed down on its ban of cotton exports FSL takes two more ships back from BLT FIRST SHIP Lease Trust said today that it has received two more chemical tankers that were on long-term lease to cash-strapped Berlian Laju Tanker

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MARCH 12, 2012
US Manufacturing Technology Orders Rise 8.4 Percent U.S manufacturing technology orders in January rose 8.4 percent year-over-year, highlighting "manufacturers increased confidence in future growth," according to the... Diesel Prices Inch Up 2.9 Cents Diesel prices across the U.S. rose at the slowest pace in three weeks, climbing 2.9 cents in the week ending... Freight Demand Keeps Pressure on Truck Pricing, FTR Says Research firm FTR Associates sees tightening truck capacity and rising truck pricing ahead this year for North American shippers as... Furniture, Car Parts Drive Import Growth U.S. containerized imports rose 4.1 percent in January year-over-year, to 1,475,608 million 20-foot equivalent units, driven by growth in furniture... Steel Exports Strengthen in January U.S. steel exports rose 19.1 percent year-over-year to 1.262 million tons in January, as shipments to Canada and Mexico offset... U.K. Court Extends Judgment for Star Reefers A U.K. court has extended an order freezing assets of Russia's largest fruit importer, JFC Group, to enforce a judgment... Trucking Dashboard 2011: Interactive Graphic Click on an icon below for detailed information on average retail diesel prices, LTL yield, trucking volumes, trucking employment, and... German Court to Begin Review of Frankfurt Night Flight Ban A German federal court will begin a hearing tomorrow, March 13, to decide whether to extend a controversial ban on... Two New OOCL Services to Set Sail OOCL will launch two new services from Asia to the U.S. West Coast this spring that it says will enhance... Largest LTL Carriers Grew 17 Percent in 2011 The biggest less-than-truckload carriers got bigger in 2011, with the number of LTL companies with more than $1 billion in... APL Seeks Second Rate Increase on Asia-Europe Trade APL joins other major ocean carriers in implementing a second general rate increase this year on the depressed Asia-Europe trade... Lufthansa Cargo Volume Drops 3.4 Percent Lufthansa Cargo freight traffic slowed to 3.4 percent year-over-year in February from 11.4 percent in January, amid a slowing global... CKYH, Evergreen to Start 12 Asia-Europe Loops The four ocean carriers that belong to the CKYH alliance and Evergreen Line are entering into individual cooperative agreements with... OOCL Parent Ends 2011 in the Black Orient Overseas (International) Ltd. and its subsidiaries reported a profit of US$181.6 million for 2011, but the company warned the... Cathay Pacific, Dragonair See 2 Percent Rise in Lift Cathay Pacific Airways' key markets remained "soft" in February with year-over-year traffic gains, mostly because of the early Chinese New... Southern California Ports, Logistics Firms Focus on Efficiency Anticipating fierce competition from East Coast ports when the Panama Canal expansion project is completed in 2014, the Southern California... India Container Volume Increases 3.3 Percent Container volume at major ports in India grew 3.3 percent year-over-year in the first 11 months of fiscal 2011-12, according... MCC Transport Launches Smart Phone Products Intra-Asia container line MCC Transport has introduced a new mobile Web site and a smart phone application to enable customers... Customs' Winning Hand A dozen years after Congress first allocated funding, Customs and Border Protection's Automated Commercial Environment isn't fully delivering on the... Trucking Dashboard 2011: Fourth Quarter A surge in freight demand helped the for-hire U.S. trucking industry sustain its momentum in the last quarter of 2011,... Long Arm of the Broker Law Q: We're a broker, and recently hired Carrier A to handle a load moving from our customer to its customer.... The Numbers Game As someone with a pricing background from back in the days of mechanical calculators, numbers have always fascinated me. And... Trailer Bridge Back on Firm Ground Trailer Bridge is on track to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy on March 16, four months after the U.S. mainland-Puerto Rico... APM Terminals' Productivity Push Kim Fejfer is waging a war on waste at his company's container terminals. As CEO of APM Terminals, Fejfer views... Congress's Road Rage Things have become so chaotic on Capitol Hill over transportation legislation that even the political experts admit it's hard to...

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MARCH 12, 2012
OOCL the most profitable so far Unlike all other carriers that have so far reported financial results, OOCL remained in profit on the bottom line last year, as shown in the table. Its revenue ... Interim report reveals Rena master 'under pressure' to make pilotage window Ocean carriers could have funded further space exploration SeaIntel Maritime Analysis' latest analysis of container industry trends reveals that the cost of the price war waged by the carriers on the two main trades linking ... MOL phases own tonnage into Singapore/Myanmar Mitsui OSK Lines is replacing slot purchase agreements on common-user feeder services with its own tonnage on the route between Singapore and Yangon (Myanmar). ... CKYH alliance and Evergreen bring back withdrawn Asia/Europe services Cosco, K Line, Yang Ming, Hanjin and Evergreen have confirmed that the Asia/Europe services which were withdrawn in December are to be re-introduced. Whilst confirming ... Al Batha signs up in Kizad The Sharjah (UAE)-based Al Batha Trading & Industry Group has signed a 50-year deal with the Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) and will become the first tenant ... CMHI aims to invest in more emerging markets China Merchants Holdings International's (CMHI) target is to become a global terminal operator and to this end is seeking more opportunities to invest out of China ... Auckland dispute to spread The decision by the New Zealand Ports of Auckland [PoA] to dismiss its 300 dockers and replace them with contracted-out workers has rallied the International ...

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MARCH 12, 2012
Safe readies fundraiser Nasdaq-quoted bulker owner closes in on ship acquisition trail after lining up stock offering that could top $40m. VLCCF sounds Sanko alarm John Fredriksen-backed owners tell investors they are 'prepared to protect the value' of charters with ailing Japanese operator. Iberia initiates Safe Polys Hajioannou-led bulker owner may have its sights set on fuel efficient Japanese newbuildings, analyst says. GSP wins pipe-layer work Romanian owner bags contract from Wintershall for North Sea job from June. Angola standoff angers TDW US offshore powerhouse threatens to pull ships out of key market as talks with Sonangol turn sour. Shell fixes Prosafe floater Oslo-listed offshore accommodation contractor ties up $58m deal with Shell Philippines Exploration. Kingfish orders 11 tankers UK owner heading to OSX's new Brazilian shipyard for $732m MR deal backed by charters to Petrobras. Colombo curtailed Sri Lankan shipbuilder posts 9% drop in fourth quarter earnings, but has work through to end of 2013. SFI CFO resigns Eirik Eide heads for the door after brief tour of duty with jewel of John Fredriksen's shipping empire. Ofer joins Allied offensive Israeli owner's bulker wing storms US legal arena with charter claim against troubled Greek operator. Profit slips at Sinotrans Chinese bulker and boxship owner's 2011 earnings cut back by rising costs. NewLead chalks off debt Nasdaq-listed owner clears $159m from its liabilities as a panamax bulker follows tanker quartet out of the door. Billung: Sanko has paid up Golden Ocean chief says Japanese owner has handed over capesize charter cash despite seeking debt restructuring on Monday.

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MARCH 12, 2012
ABC links Hannover to Beijing OOCL parent sees sharp decline in profit S&P lowers ratings on CMA CGM CKYH-Evergreen detail Asia-Europe rotations Panama Canal names new administrator Obama offers manufacturing resources with job rise U.S. military extends contracts with carriers Beijing will get bonded cultural FTZ PrimeRevenue picks new technology chief ToolsGroup starts outsourced inventory service

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MARCH 12, 2012
BMS Bunkers undergoes corporate redesign 'You might know us as Brilliant Maritime Services, some as Brilliant, others as BMS or BMS Bunkers - we want to make it simpler - just call us BMS Bunkers,' says company MD. Mediterranean cargos pricing at discount Soaring crude is keeping outright fuel oil prices close to historic highs, while reducing demand from bunkerers and weakening the market, says analyst report. Prices fall in northern Europe Prices lack direction in Mediterranean. Mabanaft to focus on bunkering 'Distinct growth potential' for its international bunkering business. Prices firm in Fujairah, down in Suez NYMEX showing losses in early trading. Sinotrans sees profits fall Annual bunker costs climbed to $22.31 million. Newbuilds focus on fuel efficiency ABB to supply azimuth thrusters. Bunkerworld expands price coverage Bunker prices from over 300 ports around the world available, enhancing subscriber benefits. Asian bunker prices showing little movement Supplies of 380 cSt material 'slightly tight' in Busan. CMA CGM placed on S&P's credit watch Ratings of the French shipping firm lowered after it posted lower-than-expected operating profits. Shipbuilder targets gas injection technology in demo Mitsui Engineering to hold demonstration for modified gas injection engine in the spring of 2013. Indonesian oil trader reaches 'big milestone' Secures cooperation agreement with a subsidiary of Norway's I.M Skaugen. US-based firm converting tanks to store low sulphur diesel In a bid to stay in compliance with a new mandate. OOIL posts 90% drop in profits for FY 2011 Sees improvements in freight rates for 2012 to-date, but not enough to fully cover costs amid rising bunker prices. Sanko Steamship eyes out-of-court rehabilitation Many bunker suppliers to be affected by the move, say industry observers.

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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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