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BRIEFS

February 20, 2012

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*Shipping News* Baltic index falls for third day in a row The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell for a third day on Friday as weak cargo business on the capesize and panamax markets battered sentiment. Tanker owner withdraws US loan guarantee bid Overseas Shipholding Group, an owner of tankers that have called at Iran's largest oil terminal over the past year, said it withdrew a bid for a US loan guarantee after receiving 'indications' it would be rejected.

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Asia-Europe rates contract 1.4pc to US$711/TEU ahead of coming hikes OOCL to increase north Europe to Asia rates US$200/TEU from March 15 CMA CGM revamps Asia-west Mediterranean services from early April Shanghai port trade value up 17.3pc in 2011, hitting record high Vietnamese ports said to receive few vessels despite huge investments Shangdong trade value through Rizhao surpasses US$20 billion in 2011 Ningbo's January container volume up 10pc, hits record high of 1.39 million TEU Xinjiang rail freight volume increases 4.8pc in January with cotton leading APM Terminals CEO sees vast opportunities for development in India Durban Port to double box handling capacity in 7 years to 5 million TEU Hanjin engine room explosion leads to 'general average' loss declaration High cube gains greater industry favour as transport modes adapt Port of Miami container volume up 7pc 906,607 TEU in 2011 Korean Air first cargo operation to fly both B747-8, 777 freighters Swiss WorldCargo starts Beijing-Zurich service as trade grows 19pc India's new national air cargo policy on the anvil

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Delta Conship honoured for service excellence APM Terminals CEO Kim Fejfer sees opportunity in India APSEZ awarded KPT's Tekra-Tuna dry bulk terminal Regulations in PPP important, JNP Dy Chairman tells conference SC quashes KoPT notification on Port limit extension DoS issues orders for 9.15 lakh t sugar exports Did sliding steer export growth?

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012
2011 profit drop for Sweden's railway The Swedish rail service provider SJ generated net sales of SEK 8.038 billion (EUR 910 million) in 2011, SEK 0.6 billion (EUR 68 million) less than in 2010. The corporate profit in... Incheon airport develops mobile logistics information service South Korea's Incheon airport has started "Smart AIRCIS", which enables people to process logistics work by linking their smartphones to the system. The system offers avi... Keep truck roofs ice-free The German automobile club ADAC has appealed to forwarding companies to keep the roofs of their trucks free of ice. Sheets of ice that form on top of HGVs in wintery conditions can... US Transport Ministry proposes new rule for establishing training standards for railroad employees US transportation secretary Ray LaHood recently announced a proposal to require railroads to train and qualify employees in safety-related positions on federal railroad safety laws... Schuck Stockstadt: new 24plus partner for Aschaffenburg The general cargo alliance 24plus is strengthening its services in the Rhine-Main region (Germany) by the addition of a new partner - the 50th in the domestic market. The newcomer ... Boeing and SIA Cargo launch GoldCare operations Boeing and Singapore Airlines Cargo, a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), have entered into a maintenance engineering and planning agreement that results in GoldC... Air Cargo Group air charter agreement with ACS The Air Cargo Group (ACG), a neutral air freight wholesale specialist, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with UK-based Air Charter Service (ACS). ACG chairman Christos S... Better conditions for railfreight transport in Switzerland Railfreight transport in Switzerland plays a very prominent role. Around 36% of all freight traffic in the country is carried by rail, making it more than twice as important as pas... Hapag-Lloyd holds its own in 2011 The German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd performed well according to provisional figures for business year 2011, despite an unexpectedly aggressive price war on the Far East trade l... Bayswater again opts for Liebherr Bayswater Shipping & Forwarding has taken delivery of the second LHM 180 Liebherr mobile harbour crane. The company transports cargo between Singapore and Batam Island (Indone... Port of Houston appoints interim executive director The US Port of Houston Authority recently appointed Leonard Waterworth as its interim executive director during a special meeting of the port commission. This body also approved a ... UPS scoops up Kiala The US-based parcel service provider UPS recently took over the Belgian firm Kiala, headquartered in Brussels. Kiala provides practical delivery options for busy recipients who pur... Norbert Dentressangle stores and distributes Tetley teas in UK Tata Global Beverages has awarded a three year contract to Norbert Dentressangle for the UK storage and distribution of Tetley teas. Employing more than 3,000 people worldwide, Tat...

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FEBRUARY 18, 2012
Austal to build wind farm support vessel in Philippines

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012
New rules streamline process for Foreign Trade Zone application US rail freight traffic count up during month of January Port of Olympia schedules sale of surplus property Maersk Line plans cuts to Asia/Europe vessel capacity Astoria Coast Guard Air Station receives upgraded rescue helicopter

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012
CSAV completes $1.2bn recapitalisation $547m subscribed by Quiñenco which now owns 37.4% of CSAV Maersk Line to withdraw 9% capacity from Asia-Europe route Rationalisation helped by vessel sharing deal with CMA CGM in west Med trades Moore Stephens warns against tonnage tax shake up Shipping industry urged to join EU consultation A tale of two ports Why London Gateway will inevitably target Felixstowe's customer base Making the UK a hub for Europe? London Gateway and Felixstowe are not necessarily rivals Let's hear it for the swotty kid Do not underestimate the importance of insurance Let's give fracking a crack Better to make a buck from shale gas than to tilt at useless windmills Six members join port equipment manufacturers' group Continued growth in PEMA match by wider range of research, recommendations and standards development, says president Bromma grabs spreader orders at new terminals Swedish manufacturer predicts move towards tandem box lifts Eukor tops 'most sustainable' league at Rotterdam South Korean car carrier had six ships in the Sustainable Top 25 last year as measured by the Environmental Ship Index Frontline 'cautious' after fourth-quarter operating loss Tanker giant lowers its 2012 breakeven rates signalling that pressure has eased Torm scrapes another short loan extension Three-week deferral of repayments Enrica Lexie targeted by murder investigation Indian defence minister demands 'guilty must be punished' Eitzen Chemical posts $80m loss after huge writedown Small profit in fourth quarter of 2011 wiped out by paper loss of $81.5m in fleet's book value Chemical tanker market will recover in 2012 Orderbook shrinks leaving space for rates rise Nautilus warns against scapegoating Costa Concordia master Rush to blame detracts from investigation, union argues Seacor profits hit by end of Deepwater Horizon clean-up Company says offshore marine business picking up in Gulf of Mexico Bulk carrier fleet tops 9,000 vessels Newbuilding deliveries could push it over the 10,000 mark by year-end Bank of Dalian named an SSFEC clearing bank Shanghai exchange targets customers in northeast China Sweden plans new shipping strategy Country has struggled to halt exodus to rival flags The sideways shuffle Capesize period fixtures more active as owners eye a lacklustre spot market HMM legal campaign against Grand China reaches California Attachment order secured in Los Angeles Tight little market The tough lending conditions of today should be regarded as the norm Vale chief executive Murilo Ferreira talks 'game-changer strategy' Chinese ports understand advantages of VLOCs but CSA is 'not helping' Belgian pilots return to work Strike ends at Antwerp and Zeebrugge NOCC reduces new share placement Funds to pay for vessel acquisitions CSAV tops shipper poll Loss-making carrier offers most flexible rates, say customers Ticking timebomb Yesterday's killing of two fishermen off Kochi was an incident waiting to happen

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012
Maersk's Asia/Europe capacity cut back MAERSK, the world's biggest box line, said today it is shuffling services to cut capacity, reduce costs and ramp up Far East/Europe rates TORM get new extension TORM said today lenders have extended a deferral of repayments on its $1.8Bn debt Iranian oil to Europe in March cut in half MARCH tanker shipments of oil to Europe from Iran will be about half of the 2011 total of 700,000 barrels per day, IHS Global Insight reported today Drybulk disputes escalate GLOBUS Maritime has revealed a charter dispute with Greece's Allied Maritime, underscoring heightened owner-charterer friction in 2012 US judges award HMM attachment orders HYUNDAI Merchant Marine has secured legal approval for attaching Grand China assets in Alabama and California, court documents reveal Tankers seen escaping production surge DESPITE the oil supply disruptions caused by Iran sanctions, production surged in 4Q2011, but analysts told Fairplay today this is not likely to hit tanker rates Sept-Iles to add capacity CANADA'S government plans to contribute C$55M ($55.27M) to a project to expand the iron ore export capacity at Sept-Iles Venezuela shipping fuel to Syria PDVSA IS reportedly offloading a cargo of diesel this week in Bania, Syria, in defiance of Western sanctions against the Assad government Paragon reveals huge write-down NYSE-listed Paragon Shipping today disclosed a $271.6M impairment on its fleet value and admitted that it has breached covenants Thai vehicle exports expected to recover REGIONAL securities firm UOB Kay Hian expects Thai vehicle exports to recover from their 20.4% y/y fall in January, caused by flooding SDS fined for pollution ITALIAN shipping company SDS Navigation has been fined close to €1M ($1.32M) because one of its ships polluted the Mediterranean Keppel sees healthy enquiry for rigs SINGAPORE'S Keppel is still getting lots of inquiries for rigs in line with continued growth in offshore exploration, according to analyst Jason Saw of DMG & Partners Securities VINALINES springs surprise VINALINES has posted profits of 62.15Bn dong ($3M) for 2011, up 13% y/y Shell takes LR2 tanker for premium BROKERS told Fairplay today that Shell has booked an LR2 tanker for $300,000 for a cross-Persian Gulf trip, a rare occurrence in the oversupplied market Two-tier market opens for Supramaxes BROKERS told Fairplay today a two-tier market has opened up in the in the Asia-Pacific Supramax sector

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012
Port of NY-NJ Hit Record Container Traffic in 2011 Container volume at the Port of New York and New Jersey in 2011 rose nearly 4 percent year-over-year, breaking the... Box Ships Posts $5.6 Million Profit Container ship owner-charterer Box Ships reported fourth quarter net income of $5.6 million, bringing the Athens-based company's profit to $13... TNT Rejects UPS $6.4 Billion Takeover Bid TNT Express rejected an unsolicited takeover offer of roughly $6.4 billion from UPS, but the Dutch delivery firm said discussions... Caterpillar to Build Plant Near Savannah, Charleston Caterpillar plans to build a manufacturing plant in Northeast Georgia - equally close to the ports of Savannah and Charleston... OOCL Boosts Rates From Europe to Asia $200 OOCL on Friday said it will raise freight rates on containers moving on the eastbound backhaul leg from North Europe... Swift to Pay Port of Los Angeles $4 Million Swift Transportation, the nation's largest truckload carrier, will pay $4 million to the Port of Los Angeles to settle a... Maersk Launches Direct Australia-Indonesia Service Maersk Line's new direct service between Indonesia and Australia is a major coup for the port of Tanjung Priok, which... Freight Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of Feb. 13-17 Hapag-Lloyd imposed a general rate increase on the Indian subcontinent-Europe trade lanes, starting March 1. The planned increase will... Adjusting the Learning Curve Employers across the U.S. are struggling with a paradox: Despite high unemployment, they're having a tough time hiring the right... Educating 'Generation Logistics' The so-called Millennial Generation, with its native fluency in digital technology and natural aptitude for multitasking, could have been made... New Thinking on Intermodal By now it is a well-established trend in North American transportation that freight is moving from the roads to the... Phantom Revenue There's been a lot of handwringing in Washington over the seeming end of the happy era of nonpartisanship in transportation... Dispatching a Dispute Q: We're a brokerage, and I have a couple of questions concerning our relationships with motor carriers. First, can... Maersk Cuts Asia-Europe Capacity 9 Percent Maersk Line said it is cutting vessel capacity on the Asia-Europe route 9 percent in a bid to boost flagging...

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012
Bromma's box boom Sweden-based Bromma has posted one of its best years ever with deliveries up 110% in 2011 and the orderbook 130% higher than at the end of 2010.In a press briefing ... Maersk and CMA CGM get closer in Asia/Med trade Maersk Line and CMA CGM have agreed to work even more closely in the tradelane between Asia and the Mediterranean. They already operate two services jointly in ... CSAV finally splits in two CSAV has completed its refinancing plan announced last year, including the raising of USD1,100 million from existing shareholders via a rights issue and additional ... 'One of the poorest periods ever' That is how management at Oslo-based Star Reefers described 2011. In an official statement accompanying the specialised reefer shipping company's annual results, ... Iran oil threat spikes Brent A barrel of Brent crude climbed above USD120 a barrel yesterday - its highest price for eight months - on unconfirmed reports that Iran would pre-empt the European ... Contrastive fortunes for San Pedro Bay ports The US bellwether ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach reported differing trading in January, with the former posting growth but the latter posting a decline in ... Antwerp pilots return to work Four days of industrial action by Belgium harbour pilots at the port of Antwerp ended this morning allowing the resumption of traffic that had stymied about 60 ... ICC: 'slight brightening' in world economic climate That is the conclusion of the latest World Economic Survey from the Paris-headquartered International Chamber of Commerce [ICC], compiled in co-operation ... While...Zim Line and MSC also get closer MSC has agreed to charter slots to Zim Line on its two services between the East Coast of North America and the East Coast of South America from the end of March. ...

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012
Torm secures extension Banks bless cash-strapped Danish owner's request to postopone expiration of financial waivers by two weeks. Hope on the horizon Deutsche Bank says Maersk's capacity cut may lift rates on key trade lane but redeployment remains a concern. Crash closes Mississippi US Coast Guard springs into action as tug and barge collision leads to oil spill near New Orleans. SFI trims dividend John Fredriksen-backed owner ready to exploit declining asset prices as reduced payout preserves healthy cash reserves. Topaz talks turkey Newbuildings, second hand buys, listings and takeovers on the agenda at offshore firm, Donaldson says. Oceanteam extends CSV Oslo-listed shipowner gets two more years for construction vessel Down Under. Lone offender held in HK Port state checks end in detention for Taiwanese cargoship lacking an engineer. Krasnoye thinking bigger Russian yard in talks over new cargoships that would double output in 2013. Keppel offloads Floatel stake Singapore-listed giant divests a large chunk of the company it took over late last year. ITF urges Comarit action Union says Moroccan ferry owner's seafarers facing supply shortages on four ships laid-up in Spain. SCF gets seismic bonus Russian state transferring shares of survey ship owner SMNG to Russian tanker group. Maersk drops lay-up stance World's largest containership owner changes its tune as it reveals sweeping cuts to its Asia Europe capacity.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012
Performance Team transloads in Charleston Zumiez takes e-commerce to Kansas California shipper pleads guilty to illegal exports Analyst: $13.1 billion for smart transport FMC reviews 15 OTI license applications Grant helps LTL carrier buy natural gas trucks FMC report could revive regulation debate STB to examine Buffett's BNSF buy OD puts solar panels on warehouse TNT rejects acquisition bid from UPS

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012
Americas pricing closes out week on a high Oil rose for a third day heading for the biggest weekly gain this year. MEPC 63 sets sights on details of mandatory GHG measures Committee will consider study that finds while the SEEMP will have medium term impacts, the EEDI will have significant impact on the long term IBIA to announce changes to board Results will be declared at IBIA's AGM on February 20. BLT reacts to report of unpaid bunkers CEO Jack Noonan tells Bunkerworld the Partawati has been cleared to sail as the company looks to rectify the situation 'as expediently as possible.' US Navy's push for alternative fuel comes under fire Heated debate over the use of money at a time of constricting budgets and the need to reduce our dependence on foreign fuel. IMO gets stuck on environmental aspects of Polar Code After lengthy debate, sub-committee decides to put Environmental Chapter 'in the fridge' for a year. European bunker prices stay within narrow range Avails of prompt product 'tight' in Rotterdam. Fujairah prices firming Bunkerworld data showed that prices in Middle Eastern hubs were firming on Friday. Maersk makes further cuts to Asia-Europe capacity More slow-steaming, more lay-ups and redelivery of time charter tonnage all being considered. 'US move to LNG as a marine fuel has begun' Wartsila to power two LNG fuelled offshore vessels in Gulf of Mexico. Tax proposals threaten bunker sector Russian suppliers warn they could see sales fall by 25%. Bunker prices firming in Asia as week closes Mixed demand in key Asian bunker ports, traders say. MAN SE sees operating profits up 43% Company expects 'muted economic growth' to affect performance in 2012. Bunker trading firm welcomes new staff Global Vision Bunkers appoints Lionel Isaacs to coordinate operations and market marine fuels and lubricants. Middle East fuel exports to East Asia falling in March Refinery turnarounds hitting Saudi Arabian output. UAE launches oil spill response vessel Meanwhile, efforts to salvage sunken tanker continue. EMSA details its oil spill response network Vessels consisted of bunker tankers, oil tankers, dredgers and a supply ship. Dry bulker owner to seek damages for contract breach Dispute over failure to replenish bunkers. Singapore firm expands bunker trading ops to Europe, US I&C International hires European Area Manager and opens office in Genova, Italy. Singapore monthly bunker overview Crude price rallies, differential decreases and dip in bunker sales volumes define bunker hub over past four weeks.

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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

JOBS

Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous

Rome

The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.

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

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