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BRIEFS

June 22, 2012

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APL increases westbound Asia-Europe rate US$500 per TEU from July 1 Hapag-Lloyd halts cargo bookings to Riyadh due to Dammam congestion Portland dockers, management sue Manila's ICTSI over union jurisdiction Ports America buys 10pc stake in Taiwan's KMCT for US$45 million Shippers resist, but liners and unions say box weigh-ins an IMO must Oakland port, janitorial-security union at impasse, mediator sought Inbound Logistics' survey reveals logistics IT industry growth Kuehne + Nagel handles production supply at Hungarian Mercedes-Benz plant ICTSI Croatia to spend US$22.2 million to handle more traffic in 2012 Wrist chandlers profit rises 45pc to US$6.39 million, sales up 20pc CEVA to handle spare parts logistics operations for Carraro Drive Tech CaroTrans opens new European hub office in Le Havre after Seattle opening Worldwide Flight Services to take over Aviapartner in planned merger China Southern's cargo volume rises 13.1pc in May to 104,200 tonnes Air India's unions plead with aviation minister to intervene to end strike Changi Airport's cargo volumes slide in May, while passenger numbers rise

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JUNE 21, 2012
Despite Asia-Europe rates going south, idle tonnage on the decline Gujarat Junction 2012 to pack in more on Nov. 6, 7 at Ahmedabad Malaysia looking at barter deal with India on wheat, rice PEC issues tender for import of RBD palmolein Adani Hazira Container Terminal set to roll on August 1 US East Coast port strike threat sees shippers making contingency plans DGFT to ring in changes in FTPs deemed export benefits Govt to relax SEZ land norms soon INR touches near record low, recovers to INR 56.43 per dollar SBI to slash loan rates by 25-50 bps for exporters Global coffee export earnings jump to $ 24.3 bn in 2011: ICO

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JUNE 21, 2012
SBB switching to renewable energy for its trains The Swiss national railway SBB will use 100% renewable energy for its trains from 2025. Around 75% of the energy that is used today already comes from renewable sources. The rail s... Cathay Pacific suffers significant drop in May cargo and mail tonnage Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific and Dragonair carried 123,403 t of cargo and mail in May this year, a drop of 10.6% compared to May 2011. The cargo and mail load factor was down by 5.9 ... Arkansas Best to acquire Panther Expedited Services Arkansas Best, headquartered in Fort Smith AR (USA), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Panther Expedited Services, based in Seville OH. The transaction value is ap... Mercedes Benz launches new commercial vehicle line The German vehicle manufacturer Mecedes-Benz plans to start selling its heavy-duty short radius Antos trucks in September. The truck series will be powered by BlueEfficiency Euro 6... CIT Rail renewing fleet The US leasing company CIT rail, headquartered in Chicago IL, has ordered 3,500 new wagons, including new oil and gas tank wagons from a range of manufacturers. The railcars ... Iberia carries fish eagle chicks The Iberia flight IB3551 which left Berlin at 13:14 and landed in Madrid at 16:14 on 14 June was carrying some very special passengers: 18 fish eagle chicks which flew on with Iber... APM Terminals concludes agreement with Ningbo Port Group Leading executives from the Ningbo Port Group and APM Terminals recently signed a major agreement in Copenhagen. The new pact reflects a 75%/25% (Ningbo Port Group/APM Terminals) s... Fraport's executive board enlarged The supervisory board of the German airport operator Fraport AG has selected Michael Müller as the executive board member for labour relations. He succeeds Herbert Mai, who is due ... David Bermingham to head Swissport Cargo in UK Swissport International appointed David Bermingham as its new CEO Cargo for the United Kingdom, effective 20 June. At an earlier stage in his career Bermingham spent 17 years with ... ACG Air Cargo Germany outsources pallet management to Chep Aerospace Solutions ACG Air Cargo Germany (ACG), a freight carrier based at Frankfurt-Hahn airport (Germany) and part-owned by the Russian Volga-Dnepr Group, has selected Chep Aerospace Solutions to s... Hoyer recruits new managers from own workforce Hoyer, a global logistics specialist based in Hamburg (Germany), is to fill three important posts with members of its own staff. As of 1 August Tom Krützfeldt will become operation... Rhenus boosts sales in Switzerland Rhenus Alpina AG was highly successful in its last business year. The Rhenus enterprises in Switzerland boosted 2011 sales to CHF 268 million from CHF 258 million in 2010. The Swis... Wincanton announces contract renewal with Dairy Crest in UK The UK logistics service provider Wincanton has won a three-year, GBP 60 million contract renewal with Dairy Crest, to provide milk collection and delivery throughout the UK. The r...

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JUNE 21, 2012
W&O expands its Canada presence Concordia Maritime orders two 50,000 dwt chemical parcel tankers... Bourbon gets EUR 420 million financing to fund newbuilding... Polarcus takes delivery of seventh seismic vessel Island Offshore takes delivery of LNG fueled PSV Pirates attack LNG carrier

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JUNE 21, 2012
Spirit Airlines begins Portland to Dallas flights Top Ships inks charter deal for geared bulk vessel EVIAN Pair of government web sites offer employment help for veterans New service set to call Port of Tacoma terminal Maersk Line Triple-E ships join sustainable solutions list

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JUNE 21, 2012
Bourbon stays buoyant despite sliding oil price Offshore vessel firm says offshore investors are not spooked yet Piracy hits an all-time low, but why? Should naval forces or armed guards take credit for fewer successful attacks? The great LNG carrier ordering debate Unlike many of his rivals, NYK's Steimler is relaxed about future tonnage supply Costner, the crown prince and cleaning up spilt crude This week, oil-industry pundits' thoughts have taken a very strange turn Offshore and energy shipping faces piracy threat off east Africa Oil companies will spare no expense to protect offshore assets All eyes on South American LNG imports Argentina, Chile and Brazil want to buy more liquefied natural gas Russia mulls part sale of Sovcomflot Industry sources think timetable not realistic Boxships reactivate as rates harden Fall in idle fleet since March reflects improved market demand Zim reports post-election uptick in trade enquiries for Greece Israeli line marks 50 years in the market by offering added value Vale urges China to lift valemax ban EXCLUSIVE: Country's ports and steel mills can only benefit from giant tonnage Atalanta has been a success, Foreign Office maintains Antipiracy mission has reduced number of attacks Mousouroulis appointed Greek shipping minister Industry has pushed for return of standalone ministry to strengthen its hand Crisis for US and European refineries is an opportunity for product tankers Asian super-refineries will increase earning days for shipowners Concordia Maritime orders two chemical tankers Guangzhou Shipbuilding International to deliver tonnage in 2014 and 2015 Transatlantic gasoline trade slips further Figures for first quarter of 2012 show US gasoline imports down 14% Gas getting hotter The amount of LNG that is going to be produced is finite, and will only require a finite number of ships Jiangsu orders four supramaxes Company beefs up 2014 supramax orderbook by nearly 50% Supramax crash fails to materialise Discounts still offered for forward loading TopShips fails to sell last bulker Market value half the size of outstanding loan on supramax Fredriksen completes plan to pump $1bn of drilling profits into shipping Money from Seadrill shares sale will help Frontline 2012 to be a leading commodity shipping company in three years Hamburg port companies hit back at eco lobby lawsuit Green groups launch legal moves to halt Elbe dredging Europe's freight forwarders face squeeze on margins Rapid rise in sea freight rates to step up pressure, says HSBC report Bourbon lands $530m for new offshore vessels Loan part of company's strategy to invest $2bn in fleet expansion Japan to provide sovereign cover for Iran crude imports India owners want their government to follow suit Russia confirms Alaed cargo bound for Syria Admits to sending refurbished helicopters as Femco denies having picked up cargo Greener ship recycling Why governments must drive local change to make ship recycling more green Brussels launches fresh business survey in drive for ports policy European Commission seeks feedback on quality of EU port services, the port system's efficiency and transparency of port organisation Nam Cheong on track to win $130m offshore order Malaysia-based company to build up to eight platform supply vessels for Bumi Armada African fishermen protecting nets mistaken for pirate 'swarms' States and security firms are scare-mongering, claims Risk Intelligence Banks' reluctance to own ships will prevent wave of bankruptcies Lenders extend extra help to certain owners but not to others, Marine Money conference told

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JUNE 21, 2012
Eagle Bulk clinches debt deal AN RBS-led syndicate will take an ownership stake in Sophocles Zoullas-led Eagle Bulk as part of a comprehensive debt restructuring deal Italy warned on ferry contracts ITALY today told by the European Commission to open up public service ferry contracts to non-Italian shipping companies in line with EU competition rules or risk prosecution by the EU Court of Justice Italian ports to be self-financing ITALY has approved an infrastructure decree permitting Italy's state-owned ports to be self-financing by conceding them 1% of VAT receipts plus any excise they derive from their own import and export operations Prestige trial date set A TRIAL date for the Prestige disaster which saw the ill-fated tanker break apart and spill 70,000 tonnes of heavy fuel off Spain's northwest coast has been set Ningbo scraps bulker NINGBO Marine today announced it has sold bulker Mingzhou 28 to Zhejiang Hongjing Shipbreaking for RMB28 Gazprom predicts higher gas exports GAZPROM expects its natural gas exports to reach 222bcm by the end of the year, countering forecasts of increasing market shares for shale gas and LNG Many migrants feared dead in capsizing MANY people are missing today after a boat suspected to have been carrying up to 200 migrants capsized off the coast of Indonesia, Reuters reported Freeseas 'too small' for China financiers SINGAPORE-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang has told analysts that it could not help Greek ship owner FreeSeas obtain loans from Chinese banks as the company is "too small" Hemen continues Seadrill share buyback HEMEN Holding, indirectly controlled by shipping magnate John Fredriksen, has continued buying back shares in listed drill ship and rig operator Seadrill 'No proof' of pirate swarming THERE is no proof that so-called "pirate swarming" attacks exist, a maritime risk analyst told Fairplay today Capes see first rise in a month CAPESIZE rates have risen for the first time in over a month Bourbon nets finance deal FRENCH offshore vessel operator Bourbon has netted a multimillion euro financing deal, the company announced today Bumper output hits China coal imports HIGH domestic steam coal production and stockpiles could mean that China may only whet its import appetite in July Ship split months after running aground A CAMBODIAN cargo ship has split in two northwest of the Philippines, just months after running aground in the same area, Fairplay was told today

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JUNE 21, 2012
Yildirim to Buy Another 10 Percent of CMA CGM Turkey's Yildirim Group intends to exercise its option to buy another 10 percent stake in CMA CGM, which will bring... Baltimore Gets Four Super-Post-Panamax Cranes Four super-post-Panamax cranes have been delivered to Baltimore's Seagirt Marine Terminal, where they are scheduled to begin operation... Farm Bill Study of Captive Rail Shippers Passes Senate The pricing complaints of captive agriculture shippers, or railroad customers dependent on a single carrier, could gain a wider audience... Intermodal Volume Climbs For Second Straight Week Intermodal shipments on major U.S. railroads in the week ending June 16 rose on a week-to-week basis for the second... Congress Close to Agreement on Transport Bill, Boxer, Mica Say Congress is getting closer to reaching an agreement over the surface transportation bill and aims to reach an accord by... YRC Carrier Holland to Hire 450 Truck Drivers YRC Worldwide regional carrier Holland plans to hire 450 truck drivers to meet rising shipper demand for next-day less-than-truckload service.... Commerce Chief Bryson Resigns, Cites Health Reasons Commerce Department Secretary John Bryson on Thursday resigned, citing health reasons that resulted in him causing two traffic accidents in... UPS to Kick Start $6.6 Billion TNT Express Takeover Offer United Parcel Service launches its 5.16 billion euro ($6.6 billion) cash bid for Dutch rival TNT Express Friday in a... Air France-KLM Plans Major Layoffs by 2013 Air France-KLM outlined plans to lay off more than 5,000 of its French work force by the end of 2013... 3M to Expand Electronic Tolling Business Manufacturer 3M agreed to acquire Federal Signal Technologies Group, a unit of Federal Signal focused on electronic tolling technologies, for... Hapag-Lloyd Suspends Trans-Atlantic Service Hapag-Lloyd is suspending its weekly Atlantic Express Shuttle service between New York, Antwerp and Hamburg until further notice "due to... Judge to Hear Portland ILWU Case Friday A federal judge will hear arguments Friday on a National Labor Relations Board request for a court order prohibiting the... Calif. Freight Industry's Lobbying Efforts Criticized California's goods movement industry has been conspicuously absent when it comes to lobbying efforts in Sacramento and Washington, so ports... Kuehne + Nagel Opens Distribution Center in Hong Kong Kuehne + Nagel has opened a new distribution and storage facility in Hong Kong. The Switzerland-based forwarder said the... Maersk to Hike Rates in Latin America Trades Maersk Line will impose a general rate increase on trades from Latin America to the Indian Subcontinent and the Middle...

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JUNE 21, 2012
3,000-up for CI's LinkedIn Finland on a high Finland rose to third place in the World Bank's recent survey of trade logistics performance. Singapore took first place, and Hong Kong came in second. Commenting ... Partnerships needed to boost port productivity Ross Clarke, APM Terminals' (APM T) head of design and innovation, has stressed that terminal operators, shipping lines and their customers must work ... ESPO welcomes EC investigation The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has welcomed the European Commission's investigation of EU port efficiency. This was launched yesterday via a business ... Hapag-Lloyd suspends Riyadh bookings and imposes ORS Hapag-Lloyd has temporarily stopped accepting cargo for Riyadh via Dammam and imposed an operational recovery surcharge (ORS) on all import and export cargo moving ... Ports America invests in Yang Ming's Kaohsiung Terminal Ports America International Holdings - an affiliate of Ports America Group - is to 'extend' its 'global reach of services' by investing in 'valued customer' ocean ... Ocean carriers launch Asia-Europe offensive Ocean carriers appear to be having second thoughts about stepping back from further freight rate increases in the tradelane from Asia to Europe. Following Maersk's ... Disappointing US truck index, but fuel price decrease good news for retail The American Trucking Associations' [ATA] for-hire truck tonnage index fell by 0.7% in May, after declining by 1.1% the month before, reflecting, according to its ... FESCO sold to Summa Group It has been confirmed that Russia's Summa Group, previously known as Summa Capital Investment Group, has acquired the Industrial Investors Company's controlling ...

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JUNE 21, 2012
Yildirim expects call from CMA France's CMA CGM likely to render summertime decision on whether it wants more of Turkish investor's money. Eagle soars on bank deal RBS debt pact devours bankruptcy risk to send the Nasdaq-listed owner's shares into overdrive. Shell swallows SCF newbuilds Oil major takes in two LNG carriers from Russian tanker owner on period deals. Bibby boasts record profit Offshore ships drive best-ever annual operating performance for Liverpool-based owner. NewLead swings debt axe Piraeus Bank agrees to take on shares in struggling owner after twin tanker sale fails to cover loan payback. Concordia takes tanker punt Stena partner goes ahead with two new fuel-efficient chemical carrier newbuildings at GSI in China. Prestige goes to trial Spanish court to open mammoth EUR 1.26bn damages hearing in October following 2002 tanker sinking. Orders trump sales fears OCBC says string of fresh contracts and not concerns over share sale should influence STX OSV investors. HMM goes big on bonds Korean owner planning to sell debt worth $286m after racking up $177m first-quarter loss. Tops seals Evian charter Evangelos Pistiolis-led owner finds charter work for final bulker thought to have been sold. Zim gets another $25m Ofer-controlled Israel Corporation pumps more cash into loss-making container line through share purchase. Pirates hit MOL LNG carrier Japanese owner's LNG Aries hit three times during attack off Oman yesterday. Arms suit hits Heidmar Tanker operator sued by two engineers unhappy at the lack of armed guards on vessel when it was hijacked. Dockwise does the business Dutch heavy-lift player locked in Fairstar takeover battle adds $85m to contract backlog. Plea for Royal Grace Indian relatives still in the dark about fate of crew on board hijacked Dubai tanker. Bourbon seals fresh funds Expansion minded French shipowner has raised EUR420m in new loans from domestic and foreign banks.

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JUNE 21, 2012
Senate rejects sugar reform amendment Proposed MAP changes shot down Feds provide $10 million to help unsnarl Chicago rails A TIGER grant will complete a funding package for local projects in the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) program to ease congestion on freight, Amtrak, and Metra commuter railroads. European shippers: Container weighing a 'false remedy' The European Shippers Council (ESC) said a proposal by several countries and large trade groups to more strictly regulate container weights is "the wrong remedy for the container transport safety issues the sector is dealing with." Vessel emission rules meeting set for Tacoma NEWSFLASH: Bryson departs Commerce, Trottenberg to get DOT promotion President Obama has accepted the resignation of Commerce Secretary John Bryson after 10 days on medical leave for a seizure suffered in the Los Angeles area, the White House said in a statement Thursday. UPS releases details of TNT offer The combination of the two express carriers will create a $60 billion company and give UPS greater access to the European market, which has been difficult to penetrate because of the home advantage of TNT and Deutche Post's DHL. Lawmakers talk ports with LaHood Hapag-Lloyd suspends one transatlantic string The German line will end its Atlantic Express Shuttle (AES) service "due to the current market situation" until further notice. The service was operated between three ports with three ships. Chinese all-cargo airline shutters CMA CGM replaces Asia-Europe fee with rate hike Wells Fargo starts coverage on Matson Progress lauded on transatlantic trade talks Cook heads finance at Port Everglades Direct ChassisLink names 2 to board

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JUNE 21, 2012
Fujiarah prices fall for fourth consecutive day Suez market rumoured to have 'run dry'. European markets soften Hamburg market 'very quiet'. Russian domestic supplier takes delivery of bunker tanker RN Polaris will operate in St. Petersburg, Ust-Luga and other parts of the Gulf of Finland. Fuel oil stocks at four-week low Arbitrage volumes expected to remain weak. 'Slow progress' in opening Chinese market to new players 'Central government is still studying the plan and formulating the rules.' Bunker markets softening in Asian ports Players report 'good avails' on Thursday. Adam Dupré, Chairman, Petromedia Group (1950-2012) Adam Dupré was one of the world's most experienced figures in the field of maritime credit. Canadian shipping firm orders fuel efficient bulk carriers Order for two new gearless bulk vessels placed with Yangfan Shipyard in China. Fuel monitoring solution gets satellite service upgrade IsatData Pro offers a 'significant increase' in payload capacity compared to other satellite systems. Cruise line to install fuel treatment system on two vessels IPCO Power claims its FID can improve fuel efficiency while reducing harmful emissions. LPG supplier enters Hong Kong bunker market NewOcean Petroleum Company Limited also 'interested' in applying for bonded bunker license in China. Tanker rate forecast raised on higher utilisation rates Slow steaming reduces downside risks in tanker market, says DNB Bank.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

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

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

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

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

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

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

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

EDITORIAL

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

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

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

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

Rome

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Hamburg

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

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

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

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

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Paris

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

New York

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Stockholm

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

JOBS

Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Zebbug

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

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

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

Livorno

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

SHIPPING

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

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Savona

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

ECONOMY

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

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

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

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Chaff

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

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

LAW

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

River

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

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

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

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

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

YACHTING

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

Trieste

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

JOBS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

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

Erbusco

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

PORTS

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

Riyadh

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

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

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(South China Morning Post)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

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