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BRIEFS

September 20, 2012

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Maersk to unilaterally levy fines for overweight boxes from October 1 China's anti-Japanese demonstrations damage trade flows on both sides US ports experience 0.3pc decline in import container volumes in August China's Golden Week holiday to close 20pc of Asia-Europe shipping capacity Hamburg Sud exits chassis business at Portland, Seattle and Tacoma ports Experts: Sea-rail intermodal to cement Chongqing's logistics hub status SITC starts Far East-south east Asian/Indonesia loop with 1,200-TEUers Mumbai's Nehru Port ends hope of rekindling Singapore 4th terminal deal Russia's Global Ports first half profit falls 12pc as sales shrink 1.5pc Cargotec plans to retain majority stake in its Asia-listed subsidiary UK trucking happy with countervailing tax on continental truckers India needs major upgrade at Hyderabad to create top class air cargo hub Singapore Payload Asia names IBS Software IT Provider of the Year Rising corporate star Stephen Koller moves to take helm of AMI as CEO

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
BTL hosts its 23rd Golf Masters CISF personnel to be deployed on Indian merchant vessels Cochin Shipyard to set up new repair facility GAC appointed Sarjak's liner agent in Chennai MOL issues Environmental & Social Report 2012 MSC vessel facilitates record container movement at Le Havre Transpacific spot rates, Asia-USEC rates up Export Import Workshop's 28th batch from Oct. 20 India asks Japan to remove non-tariff barriers JN Port terminates contract with PSA for fourth container terminal JNPT bags 'Indira Gandhi Rajbhasha Puraskar' L&T's Kattupalli port set to commence operations Portuguese ports hit by strike action as workers protest austerity cuts Security mock drill conducted at NMPT

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
Port of Vancouver hires new director of finance The port of Vancouver (USA) welcomed Jeff Estuesta as director of finance and accounting on 1 August. Besides financial policies and planning, Estuesta also analyzes business opera... Etihad Cargo launches "Safeguard" valuable goods service The freight division of the UAE flag carrier Etihad has unveiled a new and highly secure valuable goods service called "Safeguard". Designed to support the requirements o... US truckload driver turnover surges in Q2 The annualized turnover rate for linehaul truckload fleets of all sizes surged in Q2/2012. The turnover of large fleets broke the 100% barrier for the first time in more than four ... Four cargo projects approved by FAA airport improvement programme H1/2012 The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved AIP grants for four cargo projects: USD 660,708 for phase II of the apron construction (cargo apron) of Talladega municipal ai... Air China Cargo sending freighters to Amsterdam Air China Cargo has started scheduled freighter flights to Amsterdam (Netherlands) for the first time. The inaugural Air China Cargo scheduled flight arrived one week ago, followin... CSX implements temporary plan for Curtis Bay loading The US transport service provider CSX Transportation has implemented an interim plan to accommodate deliveries pending repairs to the Bayside coal pier, one of two piers at CSX's C... Wind turbines by rail - SNCF Geodis and Vestas initiate an industry shift The global logistics provider SNCF Geodis and Vestas, the world's leading wind turbine manufacturer, have launched a new concept in the transportation for wind turbine blades. For ... DB Schenker-Joyau changes crew at the top The German service provider DB Schenker has reorganized DB Schenker-Joyau, its road transport division in France. Philippe de Crécy - currently president of DB Schenker - became pr... Amsterdam Container Terminals to close down Amsterdam Container Terminals (ACT) will terminate operations on 1 January 2013. After losing the contract with its main customer The Grand Alliance in early 2010, ACT has not succ... Hellmann UK strengthen road freight network in Scandinavia Hellmann has announced an extension of its contract partnership with Itella Logistics in Finland. The new service will offer weekly departures to and from all of Hellmann UK's Brit... DB Schenker receives AEO certificate in Switzerland Schenker Schweiz AG, the Swiss subsidiary of the German service provider DB Schenker, was granted the status of authorised economic operator (AEO) by Switzerland's Federal Customs ... DSV Air & Sea implements new contract with BT Retail The British company BT Retail has awarded a three year ocean freight contract to DSV Air & Sea on the basis of its "innovation, whole life cost and ease of transition". The con... Post Nord buys Norwegian logistics company Harlem Transport The Scandinavian postal service provider Post Nord has bought another logistics company to strengthen its presence in the Norwegian market. Post Nord, the parent company of Sweden'...

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
European sat nav systems move ahead BIW gets another $38.9 million for DDG 1000 work TUI Cruise newbuild to have ABB energy management package Otto Marine sells, charters back, work maintenance vessel Drydocks World completes another NDC jack-up project Longshoremen's strike could lead to more unrest Clay Maitland announces NAMEPA Award winners Vigor vies for OPC contract with Ulstein X-Bow design GL approves Goltens crankshaft repair process

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
ASCE report looks at failing US trade infrastructure Evergreen Line celebrates christening of L-type vessels Crowley Liner Services Group takes home Quest for Quality award Dredging work set to begin on Swinomish Navigation Channel Port of Seattle earns DOD honor for Guard, Reserve hiring program

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
Open letter to Stephen Hammond All we ask is that you listen to industry concerns A traditional type of Tory Introducing the UK's new shipping minister VLCC owners raise spot rates after spate of Chinese interest Further chartering activity in week ahead to boost Middle East very large crude carriers spot market Shipping soars off the fiscal cliff Industry an ideal fit for risk-positive investment, says macroeconomics guru VLCC sales will top 2011 total as struggling owners offload tonnage A terrible third quarter will push owners to sell VLCCs Emerging market exposure boosts DP World's box prospects Drewry Maritime Equity Research compares ports giant to its peers Brightoil charters out new VLCC for one year to avoid dire spot market Rate of $20,000 per day proves the more attractive option for Chinese owner Rates haggling and extensions dominate box charter fixtures Busy week does not signal stronger market, say brokers Mozambique's LNG export potential faces hurdles The legacy of civil war destruction, a shortage of skilled labour and curbs on bringing in foreign workers must all be overcome before the gas can flow Exclusive: Owners must adjust to the 'old normal' and get back to the basics With the good times long gone, shipping will not go back to the boom period of 2004-2008 Omega Navigation Chapter 11 case drags on into autumn Reorganisation and show-cause hearings rescheduled for October Police treat master's death as avoidable accident UK police investigate fatal incident in general cargoship's hold Santos poised for $4.5bn expansion Brazil's biggest port declares itself open for investment in infrastructure and port facilities Philippines closes another maritime school Move follows EU criticisms about seafarer training standards Private equity owners value Scandlines at $1.8bn Banks invited to prepare ferry operator for 2013 sale Feeling lucky? Beware gloomy executive confidence surveys that create self-fulfilling prophecies Bank pulls plug on Classic International Hundreds of unpaid seafarers stranded Comment: Final curtain for Classic? One of the last of the remaining traditional cruise operators in Europe is under threat IUMI 2012: P&I clubs should invest in wreck removal equipment Insurance market must share the pain as marine risk becomes ever more complex IUMI 2012: Over-reliance on sanctions clauses dangerous for insurer Industry urged to turn its back on questionable business IUMI 2012: Insurance market takes centre stage in sanctions drama Industry tangled in 'jungle' of restrictions on trade with Iran NewLead gets low stock price notice from Nasdaq Owner has 180 days to boost price as it completes restructuring marathon Exclusive: Shipowners must prepare for a gradual rise in rates There will always be overcapacity in the market, says Swiss Re's Townsend Ezra raises $122m in perpetual bonds Singapore offshore contractor seeks to fortify balance sheet

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
China halves demand for iron ore BHP BILLITON reportedly warned today that China has cut its iron ore demand in half Oz slashes $21Bn off export forecast AUSTRALIA'S government was reported today to have slashed its fiscal-year revenue forecast for mining and energy exports by A$20Bn ($21Bn) All CIC ships out of action ALL FIVE Classic International Cruises ships look today to be out of action after more arrests were reported 'Bleeding money', drybulk defaults to rise CREDIT Suisse analyst Gregory Lewis warned today drybulk charter defaults are likely to increase if rates don't rebound soon Ezra seeks to raise S$150M from securities SINGAPORE-listed Ezra Holdings said it has issued a second offering under its $500M multicurrency debt issuance programme Transneft mulls Socar cancellation RUSSIA'S government-controlled pipeline company Transneft is considering ending its contract to pump crude oil from Azerbaijan to the Novorossiysk, via Makhachkala in Dagestan Shipping confidence reversed SHIPPING confidence levels plunged in the three months to August to the lowest level for a year, Moore Stephens has found Capesize bookings get 'jolt' DAHLMAN Rose analyst Omar Nokta asserted today that China's stimulus plan is showing 'immediate effects' in the drybulk sector

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
FedEx Express Rate Hike Could Hit Slower Service Users Hardest FedEx Express users of slower services will bear more of the brunt of the parcel carrier's price hike than shippers... Lufthansa to Build Logistics Center at Frankfurt Airport Lufthansa plans to build a modern logistics center at Germany's Frankfurt Airport despite the ban on night flights there. ... MSC Adds Israel to Golden Gate Rotation Mediterranean Shipping Co. is adding a port call at Haifa in Israel on both legs of its Golden Gate Service... DP World Orders 69 Cranes for Jebel Ali Port DP World has ordered 69 cranes for a new 4 million 20-foot-equivalent unit capacity terminal at its flagship Jebel Ali... Baltimore to Regain Midwest Cargo Through New CSX Terminal The Port of Baltimore could once again become a contender for import cargo bound for the Midwest as a result... New Locks Could Benefit Both Coasts, Aleman Says East Coast ports look forward with great anticipation to the completion of the Panama Canal expansion project in 2015, while... Scandlines Owners Eyeing Sale of German Ferry Line The joint owners of Scandlines are mulling the sale of Germany's biggest ferry line in 2013 in a move likely... Carriers Face Influx of New Capacity, Rate Issues Shipyards in 2013 will deliver more new container vessels than during any year in the history of the industry, but... Dubai Airport to Increase Freight Capacity A major upgrade of Dubai International Airport will increase freight capacity to more than 3.1 million tons per year by... China Takes Steps to Boost Exports China's efforts to remove trade barriers in a bid to boost exports are already being implemented at key ports. ... Carriers: Strike Surcharges a 'Prudent' Step Ocean carriers say plans to impose congestion surcharges if there's an International Longshoremen's Association work stoppage are precautionary steps and...

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
Indian tills get ready to ring Has the out-of-city mall destroyed the corner shop, or does the former complement the latter to best serve the customer? It is a debate that is sure to encourage ... CKYH confirms service withdrawal between Asia/Europe According to Alphaliner, the CKYH alliance will suspend its NE4 loop between Asia and Northern Europe at the end of September, instead of in the middle of October. ... PSA JNP deal breaks up Reports in India suggest that PSA International's (PSA) tender to build a fourth container terminal in the country's largest port complex, Jawaharlal Nehru Port, ... Le Havre claims 20% productivity gain One year after the implementation of France's national port reform legislation Le Havre's stevedores claim that efficiency has improved by over 20%, helping them ... Wan Hai launches new operating system at its Tokyo terminal Taiwan shipping line Wan Hai Lines has boosted the efficiency of its Tokyo terminal by installing a new IT operating system, as its original equipment was unable ... DP World UAE orders T3 equipment DP World UAE Region is to use both local and international companies for the manufacture, supply and installation of new container-handling equipment for its new ... US hits China with WTO 'illegal' auto subsidy complaint As the US Presidential campaign heats up, the incumbent Obama administration has filed a complaint to the World Trade Organization [WTO] alleging that China subsidised ... Peel Ports names Lend Lease as principal contractor for Liverpool2 Peel Ports has appointed international property and infrastructure group Lend Lease as principal contractor for Liverpool2, its new GBP300 million deep-water container ... Exolgan takes charge of another Liebherr crane The Exolgan Container Terminal in Buenos Aires, Argentina, has taken delivery of its eighth Liebherr Container Cranes-designed and manufactured ship-to-shore gantry ...

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
All in the family The chairman of Star Bulk Carrier's board of directors is handing over shares of the bulker owner to his two children. Drewry dabbles in equities A leading UK-based maritime research and advisory firm is looking to carve its name on the walls of an arena dominated by investment banks. What's an MLP? Most market insiders are familiar with the phrase master limited partnership (MLP) as the label defines some of the most notable names on Wall Street but not all truly understand the inner workings. Charter defaults persist Charter defaults may accelerate in the months to come if bulker rates continue to hover below breakeven, according to an analyst at Credit Suisse. Sales spur for Otto Otto Marine is set for a third quarter profit boost after completing the sale-and-leaseback of a maintenance vessel. Ofer dials back drillship Idan Ofer's Pacific Drilling has given itself until the end of the year to decide on a drillship option at Samsung Heavy Industries. Al-Badri: enough oil Opec chief Abdullah al-Badri has played down talk Saudi Arabia is about to start increasing crude supply. Crewman trapped A Ghanaian seafarer suffered life-threatening injuries after becoming trapped between two hatches on a ship in Germany. Boost from Beijing A surge in capesize chartering activity yesterday is the first sign a Chinese stimulus package is being felt in the market, Dahlman Rose says. Wartsila supplies Exmar Finnish-owned Wartsila Hamworthy is to supply gas and engineering kit for Exmar's four Hyundai Mipo gas carriers. JES ends order drought China's JES International Holdings has announced its first newbuilding contract this year. K-Line 'forbids' China trips Growing hostilities between Japan and China have led K-Line to place a ban on executives travelling to the world's most populated country. Captain tumbled to death A cargoship captain died after falling into the hold of his vessel off the UK, local police say. Fire out on Tampen A blaze has been extinguished by crew on a Bourbon supply ship in Norway. Pacific view divided Evercore Partners has initiated coverage of Idan Ofer's Pacific Drilling with an equal weight tag. Scandlines sale mooted Private equity groups 3i and Allianz Capital Partners are reportedly looking to exit Baltic ferry group Scandlines. Billionaires do battle Two of Wall Street's biggest names are locked in dispute over the purchase of Navigator Holdings shares previously held by Lehman Brothers Inc. DFDS to plug in ships DFDS is to introduce onshore power supply facilities in three European ports as part of its bid to cut noise and emissions. Third CIC ship held A third cruiseship operated by Classic International Cruises (CIC) has been held over debts. Cargotec set for spin-off Cargotec says it will proceed with its plans for a separate listing of its marine business in Asia. Crewman's death probed Canadian police are investigating the death of a seafarer on a multipurpose cargoship en route from Nunavut. IMC eyes resources fund Fred Tsao's IMC Group has launched a takeover bid for an Australian commodities investment fund. Confidence hits new low Confidence levels in the shipping industry have fallen to a four-year low, according to a study by industry adviser Moore Stephens. US and China in drill first To most observers the US and China appear to have very little they can publicly agree on accept maybe one thing - the battle against piracy.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
'K' Line bans executive travel to China If an ILA strike happens... If a strike by the ILA or a lockout by employers occurs after the current contract expires, President Obama could use provisions within the Taft-Hartley Act to declare a national emergency and return the longshoremen and employers to the bargaining table. U.S. unions monitor Aussie port automation dispute The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) suggested that Patrick Stevedores, a subsidiary of Australian rail and ports operator Asciano Ltd., deceived them about their intention to fully automate its terminal at Port Botany in Sydney. Leone retires as Massport port director Michael A. Leone, port director at Massachusetts Port Authority, is retiring after 19 years at the agency. Under his leadership, Boston attracted container liner services from the Asia and improved both its cargo and cruise facilities. Envirotainer expands in Asia's pharma industry The refrigerated air cargo container maker foresees healthy expansion of its business in Asia Pacific, with the region expected to grow in pharmaceutical sales by 97 percent and account for 29 percent of global pharma sales by 2016. Expanded roles for UTi's Feitzinger, Berger Alliance Air Services' president to retire Schiphol Cargo names Ritsema top strategist Veracode's supply chain security testing program EU plans shipping emissions cuts The European Commission said it's considering a proposal in the coming months if the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is unable to reach an agreement on the means and measures for curbing ship emissions. Hamburg Süd to assess St. Petersburg winter fee Trimble buys Logicway Mahindra Satyam starts retail management service Ex-Im Bank boosts Air Tractor sales to Brazil U.S. contributes to WTO assistance program CORRECTION: Grand Alliance adds temporary Shanghai call to SSX rotation

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
Russian oil major close to acquiring Romanian bunker player 'Talks are in progress and should be completed by the end of the year.' Prices continue falling in Fujairah Prices softer apart from Suez which showed minor gains. Big fall in prices recorded across Europe Prices stick to downward path. Surge in Russian fuel oil exports ahead of tax rise Duty set to climb by 6.3%. Saudi Arabia says oil prices are too high As fears mount that high prices will stall economic recovery. Low-sulphur incentive 'impossibly bureaucratic' 'Will shipowners pay money to subject themselves to sometimes impossible procedures?' Pricey low sulphur fuel 'bad for business', says cruise chief The cruise industry would like to work out a compromise. Spanish minister facing questions over links to bunkering 'It doesn't make a lot of sense for him bunkering is a polluting activity,' say opposition legislators. Shanghai firm plans $32 million bunker fleet expansion Intends to acquire bunker tankers to reduce costs from chartering vessels. Third cruise ship arrested Creditors act against ship in Montenegrin port. Bunker prices continue downward trend Bunker supplies at major Asian ports were fine on Wednesday. New traders join International Bunkering Koen Korstiaan den Boogert and Karen Moon join the company in Dubai and Singapore respectively. Singaporean maritime border talks 'ongoing' A series of meetings on the issue are taking place, say governments. DFDS to invest $9 million in cold ironing project Project forms part of its ongoing efforts to reduce emissions, it says. Pirates attempt to siphon off bunkers foiled Pirates hijacked vessel and attempt to transfer its bunkers to another vessel. Waste heat recovery offers 'unique opportunity' to save fuel Half of energy produced by engines goes to heat rather than propulsion, says Alfa Laval. Lower bunkers prop up carriers' earnings Declining bunker costs amid rising freight rates have improved

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record first-quarter financial results and a new all-time passenger record

Miami

Mediterranean cruise bookings slow down

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, Ocean Network Express revenues decreased by -6%.

Singapore

During the period, the company's ships transported 3.2 million containers (+4%)

COMPANIES

PSA International acquires 30% stake in Chinese terminal operator Xiamen Container Terminal Group

Singapore/Xiamen/Shenzhen

Transaction valued at approximately $387 million

In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.

Hong Kong

During the period, the container fleet transported more than 6.9 million TEUs (+6.7%)

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, Eurokai's port terminals handled 3.6 million containers (+10.5%)

Hamburg

Growth of +18.5% in Germany. A decline of -3.7% in Italy.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop us, rail freight is in a critical condition and requires support policies.

Rome

Map: adequate structural interventions are lacking

SHIPPING

OOIL invests $2.22 billion in the construction of 12 13,600 TEU containerships

Hong Kong

They will be built by the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Last year, the Hupac Group's production value grew by +3.1%

Zurich

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri establishes joint venture with Albanian KAYO

Trieste

The company will be responsible for the construction and maintenance of naval units for the Albanian Navy

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean converts options with Meyer Turku for two cruise ships into orders

Miami/Turku

The fifth and sixth "Icon" class units will be delivered in the summer of 2029 and the summer of 2030

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +1.7%

Venice

General cargo and solid bulk cargo are increasing. Chioggia recorded a 2.7% decline.

SAFETY & SECURITY

National Bilateral Ports Organization Seminar on Workplace Safety

Rome

Gallozzi (Assologistica): in addition to compliance with the rules, full awareness of behaviors is also necessary

LOGISTICS

UPS's sixth quarterly decline in shipping volume

Atlanta

In the January-March period, the US group's revenues fell by -1.6%

PORTS

The 2025 financial statements of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority have been approved.

Genoa

PORTS

Commander Pierpaolo Danieli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority.

Livorno

He is the Chief of Staff of the Chief of Staff at MIT.

INDUSTRY

Wärstilä saw a sharp increase in new orders for equipment in the first quarter

Helsinki

Net sales remained stable. Operating profit increased by 20%.

LEGISLATION

The reform of the port system has received the stamp of approval from the State General Accounting Office

Rome

The measure will now be examined by parliament.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Third Pass: Excavation of the Novi Ligure interconnection tunnels completed

Novi Ligure

They connect the new high-capacity line to the historic Genoa-Turin line

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Receives First Overseas Order to Build an Icebreaker

Ulsan

Order worth $348.9 million from Sweden

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions

Schindellegi

Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.

PORTS

Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter

Beijing

In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%

PORTS

In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing

Antwerp

In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

ACCIDENTS

The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships

Tehran/Southampton

Two MSC container ships blocked

PORTS

Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings

Rotterdam

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana

Rome

Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces

Portsmouth/Washington

Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region

LOGISTICS

Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.

Rome

To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.

PORTS

Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Algeciras/Barcelona

In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes

A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.

PORTS

A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.

Tarragona

The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June

SHIPPING

International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation

London/Washington

The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London

TRUCKING

Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.

Rome

Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.

PORTS

A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.

Venice

A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected

NEWS

A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.

Tampa

The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked

INSURANCE

Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels

New Delhi

The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars

SHIPPING

Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Washington

Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.

TRUCKING

Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.

Rome

Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.

PORTS

Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.

Genoa

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased

Augusta

22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively

SHIPYARDS

The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.

Miami/Trieste

It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year

CRUISES

Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.

Fort Lauderdale

Orders worth over two billion euros

COMPANIES

ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd

Haifa

Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017

LEGISLATION

The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.

London

The treaty has been ratified by 12 states

NEWS

US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports

Tampa

Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course

PORTS

AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta

Abu Dhabi/Constance

Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%

TRADE

The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.

Paris

The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.

NEWS

A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.

Washington

The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China

PORTS

The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.

Singapore

Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa

Geneva

The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%

St. Petersburg

Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)

NEWS

US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites

Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington

A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda

NEWS

After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.

Tampa/Washington

U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.

Ankara

Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%

SHIPPING

Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen

London

Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total

LOGISTICS

Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe

Montreal/San Francisco

Initial portfolio valued at approximately one billion euros

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.

Genoa

Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%

Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships

PIRACY

Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships

London

Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year

NEWS

IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Washington/London

Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing

PORTS

CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC

Panama

INSTITUTIONS

China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

New York

Pakistan and Colombia abstained.

ACCIDENTS

A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.

Southampton

Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region

TRANSPORTATION

ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector

Brussels

Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February

SHIPPING

Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February

Cairo

Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US

Washington

Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine

In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues

Rome

The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled

NEWS

Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz

Manila

The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area

Melbourne

29-hectare container storage site near Australian port

JOBS

Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow

Genoa

Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.

Rotterdam

Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators

SHIPPING

Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.

Rome

They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari

SEAFARERS

ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers

London/Genoa

PORTS

Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Trieste

He will take office on April 13th.

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed

Southampton

A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.

CRUISES

In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.

Genoa

Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.

CUSTOMS

Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce

Brussels

Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter

Miami

During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)

SHIPPING

New ART provision on regulatory measures for the awarding of maritime cabotage services

Rome

New elements in the service award procedures

PORTS

Appointment of the extraordinary commissioners of the Central Adriatic and Eastern Sicily Port Authority

Rome

Salvini asks the governors of Marche and Abruzzo to reach an agreement on Lega Nord's Carloni.

LEGISLATION

Confitarma welcomes the approval of the bill to enhance marine resources.

Rome

Zanetti: a further step in the direction long indicated by the Confederation

PORTS

The 2025 financial statements of the Northern Tyrrhenian and Eastern Adriatic Port Authorities have been approved.

Livorno/Trieste

They were examined today by the Management Committees

PORTS

Record quarterly freight traffic in Albanian ports

Tirana

In the first quarter of this year, almost 2.3 million tons were handled (+38.8%)

LOGISTICS

DSV records a decline in net profit of -41.7% in the first quarter

Hedehusene

Downturn due to extraordinary expenses for the merger with Schenker

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt urge the Western Liguria Port Authority to focus on worker and safety issues

Genoa

PORTS

The 2025 budget of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.

Gioia Tauro

Administrative surplus of 128.9 million euros

PORTS

Rixi: Additional resources for the completion of Genoa's new breakwater.

Rome

They will be used for the consolidation of the seabed and for design adjustments

PORTS

Chinese terminal operators COSCO Shipping Ports and CMPort report increased quarterly revenues.

Hong Kong

Increases determined by the greater volume of containers handled by port terminals

COMPANIES

Dirk Jan Storm has been appointed president of PSA Italy

Genoa

He takes over from Marco Conforti, who has reached the end of his three-year term.

INDUSTRY

In the first three months of 2026, CIMC's container sales decreased by -10.5%

Hong Kong

Dry box sales dropped 13.3%. Reefer sales increased 30.2%.

EDUCATION

The Western Sicily Port Authority opens access to funds for the PNRR training program to entities with private contracts.

Palermo

LOGISTICS

Rhenus has acquired the entire capital of LBH Global Agencies

Holzwickede

51% stake acquired from the Lagendijk family

ENVIRONMENT

The Genoa Port Authority's 2025 report on ship emissions has been published.

Genoa

228 inspections carried out to verify nitrogen oxide emission levels

ASSOCIATIONS

Assoporti's second traveling assembly in Bari

Bari

The first meeting held in Venice follows

PORTS

APM Terminals and Hateco to Build Container Terminal in Da Nang Port

The Hague

It will have a capacity of 5.7 million TEUs. An investment of over $1.7 billion.

INDUSTRY

Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment

Stockholm

Strong demand for shore power system installations

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.

Rome

Perform four weekly rotations

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline

Taipei/Keelung

In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.

Rome

He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport

ENVIRONMENT

From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean

Livorno

PORTS

The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.

Valencia

It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%

Valencia/Madrid

Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra

Naples

The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs

SHIPPING

In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers

Portoferraio

INDUSTRY

ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026

Zurich

Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders

COMPANIES

Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre

Melzo

The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport

PORTS

Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter

Hong Kong

Record for this time of year

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.

Leipzig

Six round trips per week were made

COMPETITION

The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.

Rome

The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones

National Harbor

The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.

TRUCKING

Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line

Rome

Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector

PORTS

CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment

Hong Kong

Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.

Genoa

Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.

Naples

It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

NEWS

Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.

Genoa

SHIPPING

GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet

Genoa

The ship will undergo refitting operations

NEWS

Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers

MARITIME SERVICES

Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter

Rotterdam/Paris

PORTS

Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.

Hong Kong

In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.

Long Beach

In March the decline was -5.2%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas

Brussels

No competition issues identified

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia

Milan

The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line

Rome

The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.

Trieste

$30 million order

PORTS

Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto

Taranto

Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

In March the decrease was -5.5%

PORTS

Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports

Miami

The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami

COMPANIES

The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies

Padua

A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.

Los Angeles

In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)

COMPANIES

CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal

Marseille

The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.

CRUISES

A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Miami

Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele

SHIPYARDS

Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025

Turku

Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)

PORTS

Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.

Marseille

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco

Acapulco

Construction of a new dock is planned

LOGISTICS

A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.

La Spezia

Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%

Hong Kong

Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%

PORTS

Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.

Bari

His four-year term will begin on May 11

SHIPPING

Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended

Ismailia

It was in force from 15 May 2025

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%

Ravenna

An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March

JOBS

Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector

Rome

Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries

Genoa/Busan

The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels

SHIPPING

French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration

Le Havre

The company has two sailing cargo ships

INFRASTRUCTURE

Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.

Vado Ligure

The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.

MEETINGS

A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.

La Spezia

Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

SHIPYARDS

Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable

Piraeus

Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing

ECONOMY

The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel

Rome

The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.

Tripoli

The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift

ACCIDENTS

Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal

Ismailia

The incident was resolved within four hours

SHIPPING

Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.

Rome

SHIPPING

Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis

London

Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area

PORTS

The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.

La Spezia

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

The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.

Genoa

Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace

MEETINGS

A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.

La Spezia

Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.

Minerbio

In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%

PORTS

The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.

Rome

The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel

La Spezia

Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard

COMPANIES

NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment

Tokyo

Group leaders appointed in eight European countries

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%

La Goulette

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.

Gioia Tauro

PORTS

The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.

Genoa

The measure does not introduce new charges

NEWS

Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

Three distinct operations performed within a week

SHIPPING

Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.

Rome

PORTS

Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%

Berlin

Revenues fell by -8.0%

PORTS

ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal

Singapore

The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port

MEETINGS

A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.

Rome

It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.

Rome

Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.

INDUSTRY

CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.

Hong Kong

Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector

Genoa

It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa

PORTS

In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +1.2%

LEGISLATION

Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector

Rome

Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments

LEGISLATION

Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.

Rome

Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.

PORTS

The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros

Venice

Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.

Brussels

The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service

JOBS

Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.

Savona

PORTS

The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.

Gioia Tauro

1.5 million euros allocated

LOGISTICS

Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.

San Francisco/Singapore

The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA

Genoa

The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.

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