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January 27, 2012

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*Shipping News* ICT said to be ready to receive Voyager in May ROYAL Caribbean Cruises chairman and CEO Richard Fain has taken a look around the new but yet-to-be-launched International Cruise Terminal (ICT), and he likes what he saw. Container lines running out of options to lower costs Container ships can't go any slower. Shipping lines are running out of options to stop losses as sailing speeds reach their lower limit, exhausting a solution that helped restore profitability in 2010.

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OOCL revenue falls 1.5pc to $5.53 billion in 2011, declines 11.2pc in Q4 Carriers remove 10pc of eastbound transpacific capacity in Q4 DP World and ABP sell London's Tilbury CT to Forth Ports for US$149 million LNG-powered 9,000-TEUer wins DNV classification society approval Internal rift appears in China's attitude on validity of global warming threat Hebei ports volume in 2011 up 17pc to record-breaking 700 million tonnes Guangdong's expressways to reach 5,500 kilometres in next four years Solar powered ferry comes to carry Hong Kong Jockey Club golfers PSA, local partner, refuse to pay surprise tax for at Mumbai's JNPT Thailand's RCL to commence container service to Eilat via Colombo in April Ireland's Cork Harbour export growth reaches pre-recession levels DB Schenker Logistics to warehouse Coca-Cola in Poland Shipping Hong Kong week conference convenes February 28 to March 1 Hong Kong Airport cargo volume down 4.6 in 2011 to 3.9 million tonnes Changi cargo up 2.8pc to 1.87 million tonnes, back to 2008 highs HNA Group invests another US$20 million in JV air carrier MyCargo Fuzhou airport to spend US$3.17 million to become cross-strait air hub Swissport International revenues up 7pc to US$1.8 billion in 2011

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Ashok Janakiram elected Chairman of FEDSAI Asian shipping expected to ride out stormy downturn Bureau Veritas approves LNG-powered ultra-large containership Dry bulk demolitions reach 10-yr high in 2011 Essar to ship coal from own Indonesian mine APSEZ's West Basin terminal handles record 67,153 tonnes of coal in less than 24 hours Govt slightly alters Major Port corporatisation plan P. D. Rathi highlights pay, pension anomalies during interaction with Shipping Minister Centre presses states to implement Carriage by Road Act New National Permit System for goods carriage implemented Duty hike likely on power gear imports A 12-step guide to managing your money in 2012 - II Letter of Credit explained through appropriate case study

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JANUARY 26, 2012
Three more airlines award contracts to WFS in the Virgin Islands Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has been awarded ground handling contracts with JetAirFly Airlines, Air Canada and JetBlue Airlines in the US Virgin Islands. As one of the world's ... ACG opts for Traxon EDI Traxon Europe, the international provider of value-added services to the airfreight industry in the area of e-communication and automation, has attracted a new customer in Germany.... Thailand and China agree to Bangkok-Chiang Mai rail link Thailand and China have signed a memorandum of understanding covering the development of a high-speed train system linking Bangkok to Chiang Mai in the north of Thailand. Construct... CN completes merger of DMIR, DWP into Wisconsin Central Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is completing the merger of three of its US operating subsidiaries. The merger of Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railway Company (DMIR), Dulu... Suez Environment Group adopts Renault Trucks urban vehicles The Suez Environment Group (SEG), a global operator dedicated to activities associated with water and waste, has been won over by the variety of vehicles available in Renault Truck... France transport association concerned about 2012 prospects The French road transport association FNTR said that «2012 will be a year of no growth and numerous worrying problems.» At the trade body's traditional New Year's meeting, its pres... FAA announces safety ratings for Curaçao and Sint Maarten The US Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that Curaçao and Sint Maarten do not comply with international safety standards set by the In... Ceva: new managing director in Iberia Ceva Logistics appointed Marco Galbusera as managing director for its operations in Iberia, effective 1 January 2012. He assumed the role from Giuseppe Chiellino. Galbusero, who wa... Transnet Port Terminals Durban buys Liebherr port mobile cranes Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), a South African port terminal operator, has signed a contract with Liebherr of Neuzing (Austria) for the supply of six Liebherr LHM 550 mobile harbou... New joint marketing of Paris, Le Havre and Rouen ports The French ports of Paris, Le Havre and Rouen will be jointly marketed in the domestic and international markets under their new brand name Haropa. The ports recently launched the ... Meyer & Meyer purchases Haase Transport Meyer & Meyer, a logistics company headquartered in Osnabrück (Germany), took over Haase Transport GmbH with retroactive effect from 1 January 2012. Haase Transport, a medium-s... Swiss Post International opens branch in Norway Swiss Post International has expanded its presence in Scandinavia by opening a branch in Norway at the beginning of the year. This provides Swiss online dealers with the possibilit... Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics opens office in Moscow To support its growing business in Russia, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has opened a new office in Moscow in addition to its current presence in St Petersburg. Moscow is the cent...

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JANUARY 26, 2012
AAPA names Rep. John Mica "Port Person of the Year" Bollinger Shipyards President and CEO honored by Signal Mutual Strikes at Fincantieri delay delivery of Oceania Cruises m/s Riviera Resolve hires veteran marine fire fighting expert Manager and owner of M/V Aquarosa cop pleas in magic pipe case

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JANUARY 26, 2012
Agricultural exports fuel rise in Port of Tacoma totals for 2011 Port of Newport powering down marina dock for improvement project Music Initiative to entertain Sea-Tac Airport passengers Port of Port Angeles releases fourth quarter Work Plan update SSA Mexico on-line with Tideworks terminal software

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JANUARY 26, 2012
'Stupid ship owners' must stop ordering 'stupid ships' Restricted lending should help reduce overcapacity A false sense of security? Giant cruiseships look like floating hotels but ignore the dangers of the ocean at their peril Montoir joins LNG re-export club Ports in Belgium, Spain and the US reship gas to Asia for a premium price Offshore construction on a high Morgan Stanley analyst points to 226 outstanding floating production platform installations, some 30% more than 18 months ago Seadrill $1bn spin-off set to take pipelay support vessels Joint venture between Seabras and Malaysia-based SapuraCrest Petroleum will offer services to Brazilian state giant Petrobras Star Reefers presses on with JFC case UK setback will not close other legal avenues New fall in product tanker rates from Europe to US No signs of a reversal yet, say brokers Eredene Capital reduces stake in Indian box freight station Sale of 10% stake in Sattva CFS & Logistics raises $1.7m P&I brokers question value of S&P public information ratings Motives for the West of England downgrade questioned Washington hits Aquarosa owner and manager with $2.4m magic pipe fine Bilge dumped from newbuilding's maiden voyage Dry bulk deals available for those with cash, says Frangou Prices 'justified' even by current long-term charter rates Rina facing class action Lawyers behind Al Salam Boccaccio claim prepare Costa Concordia case Shipping firms use Chapter 11 threat to buy time 'Tactical' restructuring waits for improving markets Media's speculation over Costa Concordia jeopardises a fair trial Evidence which should be in the hands of official investigators is being paraded in newspapers and television programmes A truth darker than fiction Costa Concordia highlights how we handle fear and courage and funk German shipowners threaten flag exodus in new anti-piracy row VDR demands urgent legal reform to allow owners to deploy private security firms South Sudan slashes oil output as tensions mount with north New price fears as country halves its output Iron ore trade set for boost in February Futures trade indicates restocking of Chinese mills is imminent after new year celebrations Simatech to order two 3,000 teu feeders Dubai-based operator diversifying its fleet by adding larger vessels DFDS and Louis Dreyfus launch Dover-Calais ferry service Former SeaFrance bidders plan February launch for two-vessel service Penning rejects Liverpool proposal No turnaround calls for Liverpool Cruise Terminal A legal wake-up call Check every contract ruthlessly, then check it again Supramax lay-ups imminent if rates slump continues Shipowners ballast across the Atlantic in opposite directions in search of cargo BG Group signs second US LNG deal Contract boosts prospects for US exports Iran retaliates to EU sanctions with threat to halt oil exports early Price hike fears as countries would struggle to source alternative supplies German charter tonnage co-operatives arouse strong interest Almost 300 ships are already members of two new groups for feederships and small bulkers Tonnage glut weakens Stolt Tankers Tanker owner admits it was over-optimistic about 2012 'turnaround' Zodiac lets 16,000 teu newbuilding options expire Depressed freight markets dampen demand for largest box tonnage Developing-world demand boosts dry bulk operators Tanker players are more exposed to recession-bound economies

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JANUARY 26, 2012
Libya now just 20% from pre-war oil level LIBYA'S National Oil Corp's daily production has reached 1.3M barrels per day, more than 80% of its pre-revolution total, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Efploia fined for pollution GREEK ship manager Efploia Shipping has been fined $1.2M after pleading guilty to illegally dumping oil and plastic waste in US waters Chapter 11 option touted RESTRUCTURING via bankruptcy has its advantages for shipowners, the London Marine Money conference heard today Strikers to disrupt Corsica ferry services FRENCH ferry operator SNCM told Fairplay it expects "heavy disruption" to Marseilles/Corsica services today as union members begin a two-day strike Profits fall 35% at India's Sesa Goa SESA GOA, India's largest exporter of iron ore, has reported a 35% fall in net profits year on year over the October-December period Concordia calls scrutinised COSTA Crociere chairman Pier Luigi Foschi has told Italian senators that Costa Concordia's captain had assured that he had control of the cruise ship - just two minutes before warning he must order its evacuation Stolt-Nielsen: don't be optimistic on upturn STOLT-Nielsen today reported a fall in profits in 2011's final quarter and warned that continued weakness in Western economies might prevent a chemical carrier upturn this year Ship financing 'involves sensibility and pain' EQUITY and debt capital is still "sufficient" to fulfil orderbook funding "needs", London's Marine Money conference was assured today Rise seen in Rotterdam port market share ROTTERDAM port's market share among northern European ports might expand to 45% of total capacity by 2017, a report has predicted Keppel's profits jump 14% SINGAPORE'S Keppel Corp today said its net profits rose 14% in 2011 year on year, to S$1.49Bn ($1.19Bn) CSAV inches towards goal CHILEAN box liner CSAV today announced the sale of an additional $129M in shares, leaving it well short of its $1.2Bn capital-raising goal Deconstructing disaster takes time COMPLEX internal architecture of modern cruise ships will make it extremely difficult to identify the exact causes of casualties such as the Costa Concordia disaster, a stability expert has warned Fairplay BLT's shares suspended SHARES in Indonesia's Berlian Laju Tanker are suspended today, which has sparked a rating agency downgrade Indian players take up VLCC slack INDIAN oil companies have picked up the slack while their Chinese counterparts celebrate Lunar New Year this week

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JANUARY 26, 2012
Michigan to Build Ambassador Bridge Ramp Within Months The Michigan Department of Transportation said it will build an off-ramp connecting the Ambassador Bridge, the busiest U.S.-Canada crossing, to... J.B. Hunt Transport Revenue Reaches $4.5 Billion Higher rates and volumes boosted fourth-quarter net profit 25.4 percent to $72.6 million at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, the nation's... Maersk to Use Greener Fuel in Virginia Ports Maersk Line containerships will switch to burning low-sulfur fuel while at berth in the Port of Virginia starting in February.... NYK Line US Imports Grow 7 Percent Japan's NYK Line saw a 7 percent year-over-year surge in imports into the United States from Asia in December in... Transport Secretary LaHood's Son Barred From Leaving Egypt Sam LaHood, son of U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, is being detained in Egypt as part of a crackdown on... Truckload Spot Market Slows in January Spot market truckloads dropped 14 percent in December from the previous month but were still 25 percent higher than in... NY-NJ Port Authority to Crack Down on 'Discrimination' The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's new executive director said the agency will use its leases as... Knight Expects Truck Rates to Rise 3 to 4 Percent Knight Transportation plans to add capacity in 2012, expanding its fleet and services while raising truckload rates 3 to 4... LaHood Doubts Congress Will Pass Transport Plan in 2012 Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Congress doesn't expect Congress to pass a comprehensive surface transportation bill this year. The differences... CP Directors, Activist Investor on Collision Course The time to switch the tracks and prevent Canadian Pacific Railway from barreling toward a proxy fight is over. ... CP Profitability Worsens Amid Proxy Fight Canadian Pacific Railway saw fourth-quarter profit rise 19 percent year-over-year to $221 million, but the railroad's operating ratio worsened as... Hapag-Lloyd Hike Rates on Far East Services Hapag-Lloyd will impose a series of general rate increases on Far East services in March, as part of the German... Celadon Group Profit Jumps 86.2 Percent Tight capacity, rate hikes and acquisitions helped Celadon Group boost net profit 86.2 percent in the last quarter despite a... NYSA's Curto Urges NY-NJ Port to Improve Productivity The Port of New York and New Jersey's various factions must work together to improve a port that is "not... Durable Goods Orders Rose 3 Percent in December Orders for long-lasting goods rose 3 percent in December, a sign the manufacturing sector continues to bolster a slow economic... Forth Ports Takes Control of London Tilbury Terminal Forth Ports acquired full ownership of Tilbury Container Services, paying $147 million for the remaining 67 percent share of the... Asia-Europe Spot Rates Fall 2.6 Percent Average spot rates on the Asia-Europe trade lane fell this week after increasing week-over-week in the previous five weeks as... Hapag-Lloyd to Open Shipping Agency in Dubai Hapag-Lloyd will open its own shipping agency in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in a joint venture with its existing third... MSC Hikes Piracy Surcharge Between African Ports Mediterranean Shipping Co. said it will put a new piracy surcharge into effect on containers it transports between ports in... Asian Air Carriers Saw Cargo Traffic Fall 5.4 Percent Asian air carriers shipped 5.4 percent less freight last month than in December 2010, as the traditional end of the... MSC Imposes Surcharge on Port of Mombasa Cargo Mediterranean Shipping Company imposed a port congestion surcharge on all cargo moving to the Port of Mombasa, Kenya, starting Feb.... Hong Kong Air Freight Fell 4.3 Percent Last Month Throughput at Kong Kong International Airport in December fell 4.3 percent year-over-year, pulling annual traffic down 4.6 percent at the... MSC Shuffles US East Coast Port Calls on Far East Service Mediterranean Shipping plans to shuffle the U.S. East Coast port rotation of its Golden Gate Service from the Far East...

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JANUARY 26, 2012
Daikin sells first Zestia units to Cronos Daikin Reefer, which is one of the largest manufacturers of reefer machinery for the container shipping industry, has sold the first of its innovative Zestia-designed ... Davos debates global growth challenges In a World Economic Forum [WEF] moderated-panel session at the Swiss resort of Davos yesterday - which included contributions from the chairman and ceo of Coca-Cola ... Italy stymied by striking truckers Day-4 of the Italian truck drivers' strike against Prime Minister Mario Monti's aggressive tax-increasing austerity measures is taking its toll, with acute fuel ... KPA to destroy cargo The Kenya Port Authority (KPA), which is desperate to free up space and improve on its poor productivity levels, has issued an ultimatum to importers/receivers ... TS Lines exits transpac Taiwan headquartered TS Lines is leaving the transpacific trade as it is exiting the China-America East Coast Express string that it runs with partner Hainan POS.Gavin ... IMF: Iran oil embargo could result in 30% spike The International Monetary Fund [IMF] has flagged-up the risk that sanctions against the nuclear-experimenting Iran could force up the price of a barrel of oil ... Forth takes control of Tilbury box terminal In a USD95 (USD148) million deal, Scottish ports operator, Forth Ports has bought out the 67% of shares that it did not already own of the London, River Thames-located ... CSAV raises further USD129 million Santiago-based CSAV has made further progress in its plans to raise USD1.2 billion in fresh capital with the group announcing that its second-stage plan in the ...

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JANUARY 26, 2012
Transpetro tied to spill Petrobras tanker wing issues alert as authorities race to contain oil leak at floating transfer station off Brazil. Chembulk dodges BLT bullet CEO of Berlian Laju's Connecticut chemical arm claims its "business as usual" despite cash crunch at Indonesian parent. Saipem enlists Fairstar duo Oslo-listed heavylift specialist poised to sail to the North Sea after lining up $15m transport pact with Italian energy giant. Alam wins Samsung gig Malaysian offshore vessel owner to bank $37m from a deal with Korean engineering firm. Maersk Tankers crowns CEO Danish shipping dynasty's tanker division trades king for a queen as Maersk Line lieutenant shifts gears. Ezion scoops big charter deal Singapore-listed offshore owner seals $93.5m contract for a service rig in North America. Scrap record to be toppled Macquarie Capital predicts dry-cargo demolition will shoot up by 50% in 2012. BLT battles debt disaster Tanker giant in dangerous territory as it prepares to freeze trading and repayment of $418m owed on loans and ship leases. Farstad joins bond flood Oslo-listed offshore owner rakes in nearly $70m from a trip to the bond market. Kuznik judges the Judges Former HSH Nordbank boss lets rip at US bankruptcy courts' ridiculous knowledge of shipping. Partners in pact with parent New York-listed owner secures two-year supramax charter with Navios Maritime Partners. EU in new Polish yard probe Competition authority accuses two buyers of Poland's Gydnia of receiving illegal state aid to complete their deals. Navios Partners on the mark Angeliki Frangou-led owner sees fourth quarter profit measure up favourably against Street bets. Stolt slips in fourth quarter Oslo-listed shipowner looks to 2013 for tanker market recovery after drop in its fourth quarter bottom line.

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JANUARY 26, 2012
FP0117aaMaersk slows ECUBEX, adds Bremerhaven CSAV adds $129 million for recapitalization CMA CGM raises rates on number of trades Maersk names new tanker chief IMF dials back 2012 growth forecast Maersk cuts back on AE2 NYK's December headhaul up marginally Cronos adds 500 new Daikin reefers Labor nears ratifying freight rail deal CP improves profit in 4Q Swift reports turnaround in 2011 MIQ opens new Dutch logistics center Curto calls for NY port unity

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JANUARY 26, 2012
Dr. Kassinger sets up consulting firm Industry veteran announces formation of own firm after 26 years as Senior Consultant for DNVPS. Europe: Markets firm across the board Good demand in Rotterdam. Prices firm in Fujairah Gains of more than $1 in early trading on NYMEX. Pipeline opening could be delayed to September ADNOC and Chinese construction group debate quality. EU regulators renew focus on sulphur caps Environment committee being asked to clarify 'implementation and monitoring' of sulphur regulations. Fuel oil stocks at five-week high Singapore's on-shore fuel oil inventories climb 18% week-on-week. Bulker's fuel tank 'damaged' at Pohang port Fuel tank of 29,753 gross tonne bulk carrier Global Legacy 'damaged', says NYK Line. Prices firming at Asian ports Demand mixed on Thursday. Turkey issues new marine pollution tariff Fine settled within 30 calendar days will be valid for a 25% discount, noted Vitsan. Fresh leaks from Rena wreck spotted Silver sheen stretches south of Rena for about four kilometres on Thursday, says MNZ. Petroplus files for insolvency Move follows unsuccessful negotiations with lenders, says Petroplus. EMMA to manage energy and resources of LNG-fuelled ferry EMMA 'as easy to operate as a traffic light,' says project manager at Viking Line. Challenge to French calls for delay to 0.10% sulphur cap 'Yet another cry to avoid necessary steps into the future,' says maritime consultant. Salvors prepare Costa Concordia for debunkering Second line of booms placed around the wrecked cruise ship.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

European ports: sustainability enters the implementation phase

Brussels

From policies to results: the ESPO report photographs the sector's progress, declines, and priorities.

LOGISTICS

German Federal Government Bans Sale of Zippel to Chinese Group COSCO

Berlin

In February the antitrust authority had approved it

PORTS

Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian

Milan

PORTS

Assoporti represented the Italian position on the EU ETS at ESPO

Rome

Petri: No to the indiscriminate application of rules designed for profoundly different territorial realities.

PORTS

DP World secures ten more years of management of the multipurpose terminal at the port of Luanda

Dubai

Since 2021, it has invested over 260 million dollars in it

PORTS

Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait

Naples

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona

Noise

The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th

Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth

PORTS

Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth

Rome

The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.

SHIPYARDS

Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector

Dhaka

A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned

ACCIDENTS

Three merchant ships hit in the Black Sea in the special economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria

Bucharest/Sofia

The accidents have resulted in a serious toll: two dead, several injured and an entire crew missing.

HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships

Seoul

A 13,000 TEU container ship from CMA CGM has been equipped with it

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue

Southampton/London

Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.

COMPANIES

Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises

Graz

Investment in Austrian MarineXchange

CRUISES

Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.

Naha

Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.

PORTS

Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.

Genoa

Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.

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

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%

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf

Southampton

The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.

PORTS

Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved

Gioia Tauro

The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.

SHIPPING

Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.

Copenhagen

The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.

COMPANIES

ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance

Haifa

Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion

PORTS

Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.

Ravenna

Fabio Maletti's term has expired

JOBS

Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month

Genoa

The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.

PORTS

Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.

Matera/Taranto

A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days

SHIPPING

Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage

Kallithea

First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues

SHIPPING

Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%

Marrakech

Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme

CELEBRATION

Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary

Barcelona

A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.

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.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

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

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

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

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

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

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

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.

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