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BRIEFS

June 21, 2012

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Hapag-Lloyd to hike rates from Far East to Central, South America in July MSC lengthens voyages on two strings from the Far East to the Mediterranean US regulator accuses ILWU of unfair practices at ICTSI's Portland terminal Hong Kong first quarter exports to mainland down 0.3pc to US$16 billion UK underwriter withdraws cover from arms-laden Syria-bound Russian ship Fujian provincial trade value grows 18.5pc to US$13.24 billion in May Dalian's five-month container volume increases 24.1pc to 2.91 million TEU New Zealand businesses launch damage suits against Rena owner Costamare OOCL, X-Press Feeders team up to offer Myanmar-Malaysia-Singapore service Maersk splits from CMA CGM on Panama-east coast South America service Charleston gets US$147 million upgrade, 'deepwater will drive selection' MSC takes delivery of MSC Valeria, its last in firm's 14,000-TEU programme Prologis adds 60,000 square metres more DC space in Barcelona Houston City Council votes unanimously for Southwest expansion plan Tianjin Airport Economy Area emerges as China's new aviation industry base Oman Air enjoys boom with record-breaking cargo and passenger revenue

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JUNE 20, 2012
Caravel Logistics highlights its Mundra services at Gandhidham trade meet Cargotec SmartPort process automation solutions bring new level of efficiency to marine terminals Damco runner-up for world Airfreight Forwarder of the Year GE Shipping contracts to sell LPG carrier Hamburg Süd gets two "green" awards on same day NOTICE TO CHA FRATERNITY & TRADE Study shows lack of integrated policy, cheap funds ailing coastal shipping Throughput at Major Ports down 5.7 pc in April-May Exports of Amul products likely to jump by 20 pc India can withstand dollar outflows due to sufficient forex reserves: Montek RBI gives nod for advance payments in INR

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JUNE 20, 2012
Streck AG Switzerland thrice honoured The Swiss service provider Streck Transport AG recently received three awards for its quality. The company was presented with prizes by the pan-European alliance SystemPlus, the ge... HHLA prepares shipment of combine harvesters for Cuba 20 combine harvesters bound for Cuba have reached HHLA Container Terminal Burchardkai in Hamburg (Germany) by rail. The stuffing and service centre transferred them directly from t... Fuso challenges parts market with second brand The Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) - one of Asia's leading commercial vehicles manufacturers - is significantly expanding its after sales business with a second ... Russian Railways implementing numerous rail projects abroad Russian Railways, its subsidiaries and partners, are continuing to implement projects to expand and modernise foreign railway lines, mainly in the CIS, Eastern Europe, Africa and t... New Zealand's government investing in KiwiRail's freight services The New Zealand-based transport service provider KiwiRail will receive USD 250 million of capital in 2012/13 for its turnaround plan to help railfreight business become sustai... Air China to cease Combi operation The Hong Kong-based aviation finance and advisory specialists SkyWorks Leasing and its affiliate SkyWorks Capital Asia Ltd have been engaged by Air China to assist in the sales of... CFO position at Maersk Line merged with strategy and transformation Maersk Line CFO, Peter Rønnest Andersen, left the Maersk Group on 19 June after 20 years with the company. In addition to his current role as Maersk Line's chief of strategy and tr... ICAO and ACI collaborate to enhance safety standards at airports The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Airports Council International (ACI) have signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) to provide a framework to jointly pursue... ALC inks widebody lease agreement with Cathay Pacific Airways Air Lease Corporation (ALC), an aircraft leasing company that was founded in 2010 and is based in Los Angeles CA (USA), has leased a 2009-built Boeing B777-300ER to Hong Kong's Cat... Scheuerle and Kamag reshuffle management Andreas Kohler and Susanne Schlegel have taken over the management of the vehicle manufacturers Scheuerle and Kamag (both members of the Transporter Industry International group/TI... Jean-Claude Terrier elected president of the union of French ports Jean-Claude Terrier, chairman of the board of directors of Marseille seaport (France), has been unanimously elected president of the Union of French ports (UPF). His election was p... Kuehne + Nagel opens new automotive platform in Hungary The Swiss logistics service provider Kuehne + Nagel has opened a new storage facility in Kecskemet, to the southeast of Budapest. The site has been specially designed to fulfil th... Stobart Group makes offer for Autologic The UK logistics company Stobart Group has made an offer of GBP 12.4 million for Autologic in a deal that would see it become the largest car-transporter haulier in the UK. Both pa... Nippon Express expands logistics operations in Malaysia Japan-based Nippon Express has expanded its logistics operations in Penang (Malaysia) through the completion of a new warehouse in the Bayan Lepas Industrial Park. Located 5 km fro...

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JUNE 20, 2012
Electric Boat gest $11 million more for advanced submarine... Maritime industry asks IMO to require the weighing of loaded... GL issues Clean Shipping Index certification for LNG fueled... Braemar makes management changes KFELS on track to deliver second jack-up to Ukraine ahead of... Rolls-Royce to supply design and equipment package for Augusta...

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JUNE 20, 2012
Carriers set to expand business calling Port of Tacoma terminal WSF selects Olympic as name for new ferry class Vintage aircraft to be displayed at Bowerman Airport in Hoquiam Industry calling for IMO to request accurate box weight TSA investigation results in termination of employees

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JUNE 20, 2012
Chapter 11 stigma haunts TBS International Top executive expresses frustration at 'unfair' perception advantage enjoyed by opaque private companies China's hunger for imports reshapes east-west trade patterns Boxships arriving fully loaded into one-time export-dominated market SocGen sets the pace for shipping exodus Sale of part of French bank's book to Citibank is in line with sector's downsizing strategy Shipping mulls high yield debt as alternative to banks At least two companies considering new options Blame game in Bonn Shipowners clash with officials in Bonn Bet big on LNG, says Fostiropoulos EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Placing multiple orders now will pay off come 2015 Capesize rates bottom out at last China's steel consumption rises again Cosco Pacific mulls purchase of Greek state assets China port operator to position Piraeus as Mediterranean hub Box bookings slow as fixture periods shrink Brokers say new charters target 4,000 teu-plus tonnage Romania revives ore trade with China First shipment arrived this month as ARIA consolidates shipments from Constanta Breaking the silence The European Commission's proposal on shipbreaking gives a healthy recharge to the recycling debate Morten Arntzen compensation package gets shareholder nod Company reveals retention bonuses for Itkin and Johnston Love is off the agenda as tanker firm bans office flings New code of ethics combats favouritism and sexual harassment claims State government throws lifeline to P+S European Commission has yet to approve Baltic shipyard's restructuring plan Femco denies weapons on board Alaed Russian company sticks to line on illegal weapons to Syria DP World rejects Aden port contract claims Yemeni accusations over investment projects said to be 'unfounded and misleading' Bank of Korea sees shipyards turnaround in 2014 But until then, orders will continue to contract as euro crisis continues to affect demand, says central bank Yang Ming to order five ultra-large boxships Taiwanese carrier has delayed moves to join the ULCC club Rotterdam World Gateway lands first-phase project financing Funding secured despite simmering dispute between port authority and ECT Cash buyers defend their role in ship recycling Biggest players say they are merely the middlemen and do not make huge amounts of money VLCCs pin hopes on Saudi Arabia raising oil output World's biggest producer might tap 2.5m barrels per day of spare capacity Lawyers split on future of EU antitrust guidelines for shipowners Questions raised about power of consortia Ultra-deepwater market eyes $700,000 day rate Marine Money: Shortfall in rigs to meet Petrobras production targets will boost earnings by 2020 TBS International lines up sale of older tweendeckers Post-Chapter 11 strategy based on fleet rejuvenation through bulker charter-ins and debt reduction Kidwell takes the helm at Braemar Shipping Services Marsh steps down as chief executive but will stay on sale and purchase desk Euroseas rights offering oversubscribed Owner raises $14.9m to put towards potential acquisitions Rumble in Rio IMO under fire as green campaigners prepare for war with UN Yangzijiang sells off stake in microfinance unit Chinese shipbuilder to devote proceeds to similar wholly owned unit Shipowners oppose Chile's antitrust moves ICS describes EU ban on conference as a retrograde step European shippers oppose container weighing ESC says debate is too focused on a relatively small risk factor

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JUNE 20, 2012
FreeSeas default could hurt Yangzijiang's stock FREESEAS' cancelled order for two Handysize bulkers and the ongoing pressure on shipbuilders would hurt Yangzijiang's stock, said an analyst today Russian owners call for fleet growth THE Union of Russian Shipowners (SOROSS) has warned the country's new government that "the current rate of development of the fleet of [Russian] shipping companies is insufficient" Magomedov confirms FESCO buy-out THE Summa Group, which is controlled by Zivayudin Magomedov, has finalised its buy-out of Far Eastern Shipping Company (FESCO) from Industrial Investors, owned by Sergei Generalov Yangzijiang sells microfinance stake SINGAPORE-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang said it will dispose its entire 31.5% equity stake in Wuxi Runyuan Technology Microfinance to streamline the group's structure Drybulk port snarls worsen LOGISTICAL issues and dense fog in Chinese drybulk ports resulted in worsening congestion in the latest week Black Sea hole leads to UK Court EVRAZ, the Russian steelmaker listed on the London Stock Exchange main board, is being sued in the UK High Court for $35.8M by a group of Swiss investors over a failed project to build a terminal for coking coal and iron-ore at Yuzhny Braemar makes board changes BRAEMAR Shipping Services has appointed James Kidwell as chief executive with effect from today

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JUNE 20, 2012
FedEx's Smith Says Freight Shifting From Air to Sea FedEx CEO Fred Smith said more shippers are transporting goods via ocean shipping at the expense air carriers, a modal... WFS, Aviapartner to Form Global Air Cargo Handling Giant Shareholders of Worldwide Flight Services and Aviapartner agreed to combine the two companies. If approved by relevant competition authorities,... Freight Volume Down Again at Singapore's Changi Airport Singapore's Changi Airport saw cargo volumes contract by 2.8 percent year-over-year last month. Overall, 152,884 metric tons were handled... Russia's Summa Closes in on Fesco Takeover Russia's Summa investment and trading group moved closer to a $1.4 billion takeover of Fesco as it prepares to make... Emirates to Launch New Iraq Service Emirates is expanding it air freight capacity to Iraq after seeing demand soar. The airline will launch a four... ILWU Files Suit in Portland Dispute The International Longshore and Warehouse Union elevated its battle with the electrical workers' union and terminal operator ICTSI Oregon a... Hapag-Lloyd Suspends Cargo Bookings to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Hapag-Lloyd temporarily suspended "acceptance of shipments" bound for Riyadh via the Port of Dammam, Saudi Arabia. "Riyadh-bound containers are... Japanese Exports to US Soar 38.2 Percent Japan's exports to the United States rose for the seventh consecutive month in May on a year-on-year basis, jumping 38.2... APL Seeks Rate Increase on Asia-Europe Trade APL plans to implement a general rate increase on the westbound leg of Asia-Europe trade, effective July 1. The... Regional Planning Expert Calls for CREATE Program for Southern California A regional planning expert called upon goods movement interests in Southern California to develop a CREATE-style public-private infrastructure development program...

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JUNE 20, 2012
Good news...bad news for ocean carriers You have probably noticed that the cost of filling your car with fuel has been somewhat less in this past month, reflecting the sharp fall in the cost of crude ... Solverminds signs up Philippine carrier Specialist software solution company Chennai, India-headquartered Solverminds has through its subsidiary, SVM Solutions & Technologies, inked a contract ... Extension of 100% scanning deadline welcomed but NRF still calls for repeal The recently announced two-year extension before the 100% US box container scanning mandate has to be introduced has been welcomed by the industry - but shipper ... Sub-panamax tonnage prospects are promising DVB Bank of Germany, which is a main player in the ship finance sector, believes that the prospects for sub-panamax (2,000 - 3,000TEU) vessels are more promising ... AfDB pours USD18 million into ISSIF In a bid to inject pace into sub-Saharan Africa's desperate need to improve its infrastructure, including that of its transport systems, the African Development ... ESC objects to compulsory weighing of containers Answering ocean carriers' recently repeated call for all containers to be compulsorily weighed, the European Shippers' Council (ESC) has opined that it is a false ... MSC slows Asia-Med services MSC has added an extra vessel to the rotations of its Dragon and Tiger services between Asia and the Mediterranean. According to Alphaliner, two additional ... Marsh leaves the Braemar boardroom Alan Marsh FICS, retires as chief executive of London-based Braemar Shipping Services [BSS] today, after heading up the company in its plc format for the past 11 ... Asia-Europe rates head south early The average all-in freight rate of all cargo loaded out of China for Europe continued downwards last week. According to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange's China Containerised ... Felixstowe rail reaches new high The Port of Felixstowe has set a new rail record, handling a total of 11,474 containers (17,211 TEUs) in a single week. This follows three weeks of record-breaking ...

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JUNE 20, 2012
Eagle strikes a deal Lenders take a bite out of Sophocles Zoullas-led bulker owner in exchange for debt overhaul and covenant cure. CCM coverage coup continues Clarkson Capital Markets wades deeper into new territory after adding Golar stocks to equities research repertoire. DOF director steps down Oslo-listed offshore giant tight lipped about which competitor poached longtime board member Britt Mjellem. All eyes on Iran EU ban may extinguish surge in floating storage as Tehran turns to NITC tanker fleet for transport needs, MJLF says. Milaha seals $110m loan Credit line with Qatar National Bank will fund 19 tugs under construction. Seafarers face longer ordeals Pirates held crews for an average of eight months in 2011, a rise of more than 50%, according to a new report. Birkeland crosses stateside ABN AMRO places Francis Birkeland at the head of a fresh assault on the US finance market. Hapag halts Atlantic run German container line suspends service to US due to market doldrums. Euroseas sees out fundraiser Aristides Pittas-controlled owner is almost $15m to the good after wrapping up a rights issue. Bumi inks Nam Cheong order Hassan Basma-led Malaysian offshore owner kicks off its latest newbuilding programme with four-ship order at compatriot yard. TY ties up another six Florida's FMT goes ahead with optional tank barges at Mississippi shipyard. DVB backs Universal push German lender at the head of consortium offering up $275m to Geden Lines spin-off. Bitumen carrier breaks up Cargo washes up on Philippine shores as grounded Chang Da 12 battered by rough seas. Cosco Corp cause for concern DBS Vickers says exposure of Cosco Corp (Singapore) to Europe makes it more of a risk to investors than Yangzijiang despite FreeSeas default. Universal reveals final secrets Geden-backed venture begins $200m IPO march backed by a first quarter profit and a board containing Jens Ismar. Femco denies arms shipment Russian owner of Alaed breaks silence to claim vessel is "now making ordinary commercial voyage." Weakened, not beaten Navies must keep up pressure on Somali gunmen despite falling attacks, warns EU Navfor commander.

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JUNE 20, 2012
FMC reviews 22 OTI license applications INTTRA signs on Spanish NVO WFS, Aviapartner to combine Shareholders of both WFS and Aviapartner have agreed to combine the companies, with Aviapartner to join WFS. The new group will be controlled by LBO France, WFS' majority shareholder. IKEA to erect solar panels on DCs Disney to use Jaxport for most Florida imports Phoenix International reportedly for sale Chicago-based freight forwarder Phoenix International is reportedly exploring a $500 million sale, according to a report this week by Reuters. The report listed a string of the top global logistics companies as potential suitors. News of TIGER grant recipients trickles out DOT will announce later this week the full list of recipients of its TIGER grants, but several ports and other government agencies receiving funds were notified by members of Congress and made announcements. Canada welcomed into TPP fold A day after Mexico was welcomed into negotiations over a sweeping pan-Pacific trade pact, Canada was also invited Tuesday, with two of the United States' top five trading partners now involved. CSL orders 2 gearless bulkers Ebbrecht joins Railinc board

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JUNE 20, 2012
New guide on abatement technology 'Exhaust gas treatment systems will not be suitable for all ship types,' says classification society. Prices falling in Fujairah Sharp falls in Suez. Markets firm in Rotterdam but soften elsewhere Good demand in Hamburg. SEEMP can be 'turned into a business advantage' DNV encourages ship operators to 'use the new requirements to create some momentum for energy efficiency in the company.' New LNG bunkering terminal could be operational in 2015 Vopak forms 'strategic alliance' with owner of gas-grid in south-west Sweden. Rosneft Marine opens office in China Company sees opportunity to provide low sulphur fuel to ships heading into North American ECA. Brightoil's US operations 'accumulated $15 million loss' Group says it is conducting an audit of its US activities. Bunker prices firming in Asian ports Supplies of bunkers 'fine' in key Asian ports on Wednesday. Two more players exit Singapore bunker market Prestige Marine and Gas Trade no longer have MPA licences to supply bunkers in Singapore. Huyundai Heavy starts exporting LNG fuelled engines Hyundai HiMSEN H35/40GV engine can be used in power plants, vessels and offshore facilities. Hong Kong annual bunker sales may drop by 1 million mt in 2012 Volumes could fall to 7 million mt, says Managing Director of Sea Trader International Ltd. Japan receives first valemax vessel Vessel will emit 34% lesser carbon dioxide emissions per tonne of ore transported than other ships. Quality disputes 'more major' than quantity disputes Bunker quality claims can be 'huge', says admiralty manager of Fichte & Co.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits

The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.

PORTS

Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.

Brussels

France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain

TRANSPORTATION

Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck

Brussels

Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.

PORTS

Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.

PORTS

Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.

CRUISES

Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.

Miami

Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.

Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.

PORTS

Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.

Geneva

UNCTAD indices reveal a changing Mediterranean: Italy slips to seventh place, La Spezia, Trieste and Vado Ligure grow, while the South loses ground.

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

According to T&E, in countries that account for 46% of European sales, electric vehicles have already become cheaper in five years. Italy, Spain, and Poland are lagging behind.

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

R-Logitech will exit the capital, while PMV and SFPIM will remain shareholders

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

In August, global foreign trade increased by +19.8%, but international goods handled by seaports decreased by -2.3%.

EDITORIAL

From Puertos del Estado to Ports of Italy: the same inspiration, an opposite outcome.

Genoa

For port reform, the government is referring to the Spanish model, but is building the exact opposite: yet another counter that the Italian corporate spirit knows how to invent so well.

SHIPPING

Maritime ETS: Brussels opens up to hybrid and electric ferries, but Interferry demands more.

Brussels

The proposed revision strengthens the SMAP mechanism but leaves the issue of port networks and infrastructure to AFIR and FuelEU Maritime

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado continues to oscillate between signs of recovery and slowdown

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

Trasportounito offers an automatic system to adjust road haulage rates to the price of diesel.

Rome

SEAFARERS

Seafarers, five years after the Code of Conduct, the gap between policy and reality remains.

London

Shipping companies' compliance is growing, but issues remain regarding fatigue, psychological safety, complaints and recruitment fees.

SHIPPING

Last month, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +26.9%

Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2026, it was crossed by 9,602 ships (+17.4%)

INFRASTRUCTURE

Decision on crucial rail section of Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor in Germany postponed again

Hamburg

German port operators are calling for an acceleration of both new infrastructure and the upgrading of the existing line.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel agrees to long-term strategic partnership with Amazon

Schindellegi

The agreement includes a call option on existing shares of the logistics group

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

Currently, 80.73% of the capital is held by the German Federal Government and the State of Lower Saxony.

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

Initially Volare Shipping has a fleet of six VLCCs plus eight under construction

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners are calling on EU member states to approve the inclusion of two Indian shipyards in the European list of ship recycling facilities.

Brussels

EDUCATION

The new headquarters of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy has been inaugurated in Genoa.

Genoa

PORTS

French ports see a balance between increases and decreases in the second quarter.

Paris

Total traffic reached 71.1 million tons (-0.2%). Containers increased by 8.1%.

PORTS

The Genoa Port Master Plan, the Pra' dock, and the Multedo chemical depots are the thorniest issues in the discussions with operators and the local community.

Genoa

SHIPPING

Crosetto: The Italian Navy will ensure the safe transit of Italian ships through the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb.

La Spezia

We have - the Minister of Defense underlined - the capabilities to protect its passage

PORTS

Assiterminal: Seabed certainty and planned dredging are essential for port competitiveness.

Genoa

Mordeglia: We don't just need a simpler rule, we need a predictable one.

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

The Conference of Finance Ministers approves the compensation model that should eliminate the pre-financing of the tax from 2030

SHIPPING

Saudi Arabia denounces that the Houthis are pursuing a policy aimed at "strangling the Straits", holding the international community hostage

New York

The UN Security Council is divided between condemnations and calls for negotiations.

TRADE

WTO: A reform of the trading system could increase global GDP by 3% by 2050

Geneva

The World Trade Report 2026 warns of the costs of fragmentation: up to 7% less global GDP in a world dominated by free trade agreements

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

WSC publishes 2025 inspection data: out of 93,079 units inspected in seven countries, 9,645 had deficiencies

The World Shipping Council (WSC), the international association representing the world's leading container shipowners, has urged member states...

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to bring back four services on the Suez Canal route

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Cavotec and EVIAS sign agreement for charging electric port vehicles on the move.

Stockholm

The Swedish company becomes the exclusive distributor and installer for the port sector of the French company's technologies

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs agreement with DP World to secure terminal capacity in Africa

Hamburg

The agreement concerns the ports of Dakar, Luanda, Dar es Salaam, Banana and Maputo

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.

Genoa/Milan

The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity

SHIPPING

Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy

Cernobbio

Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.

SHIPYARDS

Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia

Delta

The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai

PORTS

Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.

Rome

The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work

SHIPYARDS

Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships

Shanghai

The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk

PORTS

Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.

Gioia Tauro

They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.

TRANSPORTATION

Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF

Zebbug

The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.

SHIPPING

Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10

Athens

Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.

PORTS

DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.

PORTS

Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.

Livorno

A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.

SHIPPING

Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona

Savona

Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel

Trieste

This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")

ECONOMY

In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.

Washington

If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.

SHIPPING

Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.

Chaff

At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.

DEFENCE

Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers

Trieste

The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.

LAW

Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.

Rome

The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.

PORTS

The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.

River

With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs

PORTS

Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.

Taranto

The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.

PORTS

Port reform: The majority pushes ahead with Porti d'Italia SpA

Rome

The Chamber's Transport Committee rejects the opposition's suppressive amendments.

PORTS

Gela's Porto Rifugio has received a favorable opinion for dredging the port's waters.

Palermo

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

Allows rapid loading of non-craneable semi-trailers onto trains

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

Located in Herleshausen, it has a surface area of 71,800 square meters

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co. wins orders for four new 10,100 TEU containerships

Busan

The contract has a total value of approximately 500 million dollars.

PORTS

Democratic Party: The government's port reform paves the way for privatization of Italian ports.

Rome

Ghio and Misiani: it also takes resources and skills away from the territories

PORTS

Port self-production: The Council of State denies the segmentability of the authorization pursuant to Article 16, paragraph 3.

Rome

Cartour's "partial" authorization in the port of Salerno has been suspended.

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

The threshold of ten million passengers has been exceeded, compared to 8.56 million in the previous financial year.

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new pure car and truck carrier Grande Egitto.

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

Port reform will be discussed in Genoa on October 2nd.

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

Fratelli Cosulich strengthens its logistics network with the opening of Express Global Dubai

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

"A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 9th

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

SHIPPING

Brullo Group orders three 40,800-ton deadweight oil/chemical tanker vessels

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

YACHTING

A new megayacht production, maintenance, and storage hub opens in Trieste.

Trieste

Trieste Shipyards was founded by Seadock (Samer group) and Yachting Expertise and is owned by Friulia

SAFETY & SECURITY

Confitarma applauds the government's initiative to protect Italian ships in the Red Sea.

Rome

Zanetti: Maritime security is, in effect, a component of national economic security

JOBS

Unions approve the platform for the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.

Rome

Filt, Fit and Uilt, is structured around three central elements such as salary, protection, participation and thirteen concrete requests

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal is increasing the frequency of its freight rail service between Fiorenzuola and Incoronata/Bari.

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

This year over 2,000 large yachts operated along the Italian coasts

Rome

Plus 10% for owned boats and a substantially stable trend for chartered ones

MEETINGS

The event "Cyber-resilience in the maritime sector: defense, regulations, and European cooperation" will be held in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

Smeup, with the acquisition of HTG, expands its portfolio in the logistics and transport sector

Erbusco

The Turin-based company specializes in the development of proprietary software

PORTS

Saudi Arabian ports: Liquid bulk throughput to decline sharply in 2025

Riyadh

Total traffic fell to 298.3 million tonnes (-10.9%)

PORTS

A delegation from the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda visited the port of Livorno

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

The port's future is at the center of the event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Assosped Venezia and Asamar Veneto.

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

Green light from the General Directorate for Ports, Logistics and Intermodality of the Ministry of the Interior.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave

(South China Morning Post)

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 22.1% last month.

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore decreased by -4.9% in August

Singapore

In the first eight months of 2026, the port handled 30.7 million containers (+4.2%)

SHIPYARDS

Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World to jointly develop new international ship repair center in Cochin

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

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