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BRIEFS

March 27, 2012

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*Shipping News* Shipyards not funding rivals, says Stanchart Shipyards extending financing to shipowners will not be in direct competition with ship-financing banks, said Standard Chartered Bank yesterday. Gulf shipping firms seeking local loans Persian Gulf shipping companies are turning to the region's banks to fund new purchases of oil tankers and natural gas transport vessels as European banks curtail their activity in the sector. Italy shipping firm reels, puts bondholders at risk A slump in world freight threatens to sink Italian shipping firm Deiulemar Compagnia di Navigazione, hurting thousands of small investors who fear it issued around 550 million euros (S$909 million) of bonds that were not on the balance sheet while selling off its ships. EU expands range of its anti-piracy strikes Asian Shipowners Forum urges UN action on piracy

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Suzhou becomes world's seventh biggest seaport by total cargo volume Salvage of Singapore's 3,100-TEU Bareli wreck off Fujian coast goes well Ningbo expansion wins Beijing approval with port area and berth opening Liaoning port February box volume up 39.5pc to 1.05 million TEU Huanghua container volume increased 325pc to 5,001 TEU in February Chongqing to build US$15.8 billion agricultural logistics facility Qinghai builds more than 30,000 kilometres of rural roads over five years Trelleborg device ready for sale to monitor pressure on docking fenders Terminals told to prepare infrastructure for coming 20,000-TEUers Greencarrier Freight Services acquires Transpoint International in Poland UK P&I Club restructures to offer one European provider for Britain TNT's opening of Hong Kong regional hub indicates UPS' Asian focus India forbids its air carriers to provide data that assists EU carbon tax China Eastern, Qantas to start Hong Kong budget short-haul airline New Stifel Nicolaus index shows air cargo confidence at 42.2 in March

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Boxship price war came at a huge cost! Cosco's Asia to South America rate hike from April 15 Dry bulk ship scrapping may hold near last year's level K LINE adds Ningbo & Shenzhen-Da Chan Bay to intra-Asia loops Large containerships flood market MAERSK LINE to hike Far East to South, Central America rates MSC increases rates from Far East to New Zealand Port of Hamburg throughput up 14.2 pc in 2011 USWC rates up 1.5 pc; East Coast 2.7 pc DP World Intermodal operates first Maersk dedicated train to Mundra Explosion on board vessel at Mumbai Port currently under investigation: ship manager E. Rly revenue up 11 pc in April-Feb. FM's target promises more biz for highway developers MMRDA receives six bids for trans-harbour project ' mechanism issues resolved with Iran: Fieo Gold imports putting strain on balance of payments: FM Govt issues release order for export of 2.05 lakh t sugar India pressing EU for greater access to service providers Maharashtra to urge Centre for cut in onion MEP Brics to moot development bank idea at New Delhi meet Steps taken to tackle fiscal crisis bearing fruit: IMF chief

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MARCH 26, 2012
LOT suspends flights to Hanoi LOT Polish Airlines has decided to suspend flights to Hanoi (Vietnam), as of today (26 March). However, the Polish carrier will initiate a new connection to the Far East ... Record year for transalpine freight traffic The volume of transalpine freight traffic in Switzerland continued to grow in 2011. The railway set a new record by hauling 25.6 million t of goods last year. The road and rail tog... DB Schenker Rail offers direct services to Paris The German transport service provider DB Schenker Rail has linked the greater Paris area more closely to its European network by opening another rail logistics centre on the outski... Ryder invests to refresh and upgrade rental fleet Ryder has announced that it is investing GBP 24.6 million (EUR 29.5 million) in a further upgrade and expansion of its rental fleet. Over the next two months Ryder will be introdu... Liege cargo volume declines in February In February, 52,124 t of freight were transported through Liege airport (Belgium), a decrease of 4.38% compared to the 54,514 t in February 2011. The decline in cargo traffic ... First vehicle to combine hybridisation and indirect cryogenic refrigeration The French Casino Group has joined forces with Renault Trucks, Air Liquide, Chereau and STAF to develop the first hybrid vehicle in the world featuring cryogenic refrigeration and ... New GACAG website provides updates for air cargo industry and regulators Companies across the air cargo supply chain and regulatory bodies can now obtain updates on the lobbying activities and views of the Global Air Cargo Advisory Group (GACAG) online ... German seaports report increase in throughput The seaports in Germany handled 7.3% more goods in 2011 compared to the previous year. Provisional figures compiled by the country's statistical office Destatis show that a total o... Stef reports satisfactory business year 2011 The French refrigerated transport and logistics service provider Stef registered sales of EUR 2.3 billion in business year 2011, an 11.8% increase compared to the previous year. La... Encompass opens regional headquarters in New York City Encompass Global Logistics LLC, a fast-growing 3PL that is ranked among the top 20 operators in the transpacific trade, has opened a new regional headquarters in New York City as p... Ceva Logistics: new contract in Dubai Logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has signed a five year contract with Nasser Bin Abdullatif Alserkal Est, one of the biggest importers and distributors of major tyre bra... New chairman for the port of Dunkirk On 14 March 2012, the French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, issued a decree naming Christine Cabau Woehrel as director general of the port of Dunkirk. She succeeds Martine Bonny, who ... Grimaldi launches new maritime service between Brindisi, Igoumenitsa and Patras The Naples (Italy)-based Gimaldi group is launching a new three-times per week service between the ports of Brindisi, Igoumenitsa and Patras on 11 April. During the summer period t...

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MARCH 26, 2012
DOF Subsea orders OSCV to replace newbuild sold to Australia Wärtsilä 20DF engine chosen for Korean green ship project Drydocks World uses FORAN to engineer jack-up crane barge A2SEA orders wind turbine installation vessel at COSCO Shipyard Group Merchant vessel reported hijacked 305 NM northwest of Maldives

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MARCH 26, 2012
Port of Seattle announces expansion of cruise lineup Yang Ming to expand Australia service offering Port of Camas-Washougal displays local artworks in lobby Work set to begin this month on new Washington state ferry UK P&I Club plans to reorganize structure

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MARCH 26, 2012
Playing it by the book UK health and safety rules apply to ports and ships handling wood pellets Biomass: handle with care Tilbury fire highlights risks in handling and storing wood pellets Almi establishes gas shipping vehicle Owner steps up talks on debut LNG vessels Internet rollout recruits young seafarers Use of social networking sites could increase motivation and productivity Venezuela's ties to China boost VLCC demand LLI data shows fall in aframax stems to US Lomar inks feedership deal with Wenchong yard Six-ship order follows bulker deal with Cosco Internet use can shave $100,000 off ship costs Owners and lines can benefit from lower bunker consumption, better staff motivation and improved management meetings Color Line plans to order gas-powered newbuilding Major Nordic ferry operator ready to order gas-powered newbuilding South Korean yard beats Japan rivals to land LPG orders STX nabs $100m Vafias order despite weakening strength of the yen Deutsche Shipping sees major growth Ship financier benefits from weak competition and expansion into Asia Minerva continues product tanker buying spree MR tanker prices continue to fall Latest EU Iranian sanction decision falls short International Group says decision still leaves third parties vulnerable Capesize rates slump to three-year low Asia-Europe backhaul dry bulk benchmark reaches lowest level ever reported Scorpio orders eighth MR newbuilding Investment supports 'strategic' growth Armed guards use floating armouries Calls to regulate floating weapons stores that are semi-legal and hard to police LNG sings as the bell tolls for Japan's nuclear industry Another reactor shutdown boosts prospects for nation's gas imports Zodiac capesize purchase drives market down further Vessel resale nets only $38m, marking 20% decline in a month High tonnage volumes dampen scrap prices Market experts warn a downward price correction is likely Brave Maritime orders two LPG carriers Niche player buys two vessels from STX O&S Global Ports Investments increases revenue by 31% Russian firm reports domestic box boom Shipping confidence rises for three consecutive quarters Moore Stephens survey hits highest level since last May InfraMed invests in Turkish port Stake will help develop Limak Iskenderun container terminal VLGC market revival as Middle East producers ramp up cargoes Falling LPG exports from Iran spur Arab states to increase shipments Sharp increase in bauxite liquefaction in Amazon basin Heavy rains have impacted the normally safe cargo One for all Admirable but flawed attempt to match Hong Kong ship-recycling convention Make national testing protocols consistent Avoid additional ballast water tests Maersk boss faces second heart op Andersen off sick for two more months S&P downgrades MISC to BBB Ratings agency cites weak operating performance Rig workers in emergency evacuation after gas leak Helicopters pulled all staff to safety High tides slow Bareli salvage New oil leak found and Klaveness admits responsibility

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MARCH 26, 2012
Deutsche Bank steps up Asian ship lending THE SHIP finance division of Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Shipping, increased its business with customers in Asia to a new high in 2011 Baltic 'modal backshift' warned A STUDY of Baltic ships has revealed that owners are largely yet to prepare for the Emission Control Area start-up in 2015, which could spark a modal backshift Struggle returns to box sector A BRIEF recovery in the box ship charter market has fizzled, as enquiry for tonnage cooled towards the end of last week EC told breaking reform focuses on wallets PORT TAX, insurance schemes and other "economic mechanisms" would be effective means for reforming shipbreaking, a lobby group has told the EC Mariner dies after fall AN INDIAN seafarer has died after falling into the hold of a box ship just freed from arrest IMO urged to take whip hand on emissions VESSEL emissions should be regulated at a global rather than regional level, according to the European Sea Ports Organisation Capesizes court 2008 lows SPOT RATES for Capesize drybulkers are courting lows last seen in late 2008, with little in sight to brighten the outlook, analyst and broker sources said today Global raises profits 23% GLOBAL Ports Investments this morning said its St Petersburg box terminals raised throughput 44% in 2011 year on year VLCC rally snuffed out A SLOWING in fixing activity on the VLCC market has snuffed out a recent rally of spot freight rates, shipbroker and analyst sources said today Ships collide in Dover Strait TWO SHIPS collided this morning in the Dover Strait in poor visibility, the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency confirmed West Oz port plan advances PLANNING has begun for the first phase of Western Australia's PortLink freight corridor, according to the state government

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MARCH 26, 2012
FTR's Perry Discusses Economy Recovery, Deficit Concerns, Trucking Regulation (Video) Noel Perry, FTR Associates' managing director and senior consultant, explains the economy recovery but warns that the U.S. deficit crisis... US Container Exports Grew 2.3 Percent in January U.S. containerized exports increased modestly in January as solid growth in Asian markets was partially offset by losses in European... Hapag-Lloyd Plans Europe-Asia Fuel Surcharge Hapag-Lloyd will impose an "interim fuel participation" surcharge on Europe-Asia trade lanes to cover rising bunker costs. The proposed... NY-NJ Port Authority Submits Bayonne Bridge Plan for Fast US Review The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on Friday submitted to federal officials a formal request that the... Shipping Confidence Up on Rate Expectations, Survey Finds Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry increased slightly in the three months ended February 2012, reaching its highest level... Maersk CEO Andersen Faces More Surgery A.P. Moller-Maersk CEO Nils Smedegaard Andersen will remain on sick leave another six to eight weeks pending further surgery to... Japan, Canada Agree to Launch FTA Talks Japan and Canada have formally agreed to launch negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) to eliminate import tariffs... Can James Welch Save YRC? When a news headline last week declared YRC Worldwide was "back at (the) brink" of the default and bankruptcy filing... Providing Southern Comfort When automobile manufacturer Fiat in 2010 announced plans to build a $1.8 billion plant in northeastern Brazil, CEVA, a global... Learning From Chile No one is more delighted about the impact of 2004's U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement of 2004 than Tom Tjerandsen, North... Bogota or Bust In the fashionable neighborhoods of Bogota, the gourmet restaurants, lively nightclubs and luxurious hotels are brimming with foreign executives eager... Driving Ambition When Steve Russell buys a trucking company, it's not because he wants trucks. Drivers are the more important asset, said... Rail Renaissance Rides South Mexico's rail industry is poised for growth, especially in intermodal shipments. The networks of Mexico's top two carriers,... 'Freight Is Not a Dirty Word' When he arrived in Overland Park, Kan., last July, James Welch began his plan to restart YRC Worldwide by cleaning... Korea's Beef and Booze Boom Next time you're dining out in Seoul, have a good steak and wash it down with a shot of Jack... States Push for Higher Fuel Taxes While the Senate pats itself on the back for passage of a mere two-year surface transportation bill, a handful of... NY-NJ's Global Reach By the middle of 2014, the Port of New York and New Jersey will have a container terminal able to... Banking on an Extension An electronics manufacturer in Singapore last year wanted 25,000 wire forms to be used in one of its products, and... Big Harold vs. The Nut As the old saying goes, "Time flies when you're having fun." Somehow, TPM 2012 has come and gone, with record... Unsigned on the Dotted Line Q: We're a third party, arranging transportation for shippers with carriers we have under contract. We specify contract rates in...

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MARCH 26, 2012
APM T keen on East Africa East Africa is definitely on the map when it comes to investing and operating cargo-handling facilities, according to the Hague-based APM Terminals (APM T), which ... Global Ports Investments on a high Russia-based Global Ports Investments (GPI) recorded another set of stellar financial results last year largely on the back of container terminal operations in ... China committed to Tazara It must be hoped that meetings that took place last week between China's deputy minister for trade and Tanzania's president, Jakaya Kikwete, will result in new ... Bareli: 200 boxes removed but salvors hamstrung by bad weather Inclement weather off the coast of Fuqing, China, with waves up to 6m, has halted the removal of containers and the pumping out of heavy fuel oil from the stricken ... Charleston a step closer to new terminal Progress on the Port of Charleston's Navy Base Terminal has moved further towards the construction of its planned new container terminal - which will increase the ... MSC joins the hunt on shippers from northern Europe to Asia MSC has advised customers that 'in order to face the extraordinary demand of equipment' for cargo destined to Asia from northern Europe, it intends raising an equipment ... New US bill will boost African trade Trade between the US and Africa is expected to benefit from a bill recently introduced by US congressman Chris Smith, who is also chairman of the House Subcommittee ... SeaIntel flags up significant differences in on-time performances across alliances SeaIntel Maritime Analysis has analysed the schedule reliability for carriers in the Transpacific trade - and the conclusion is that the majority of carriers are ... Auckland mediation talks fail Mediation talks between the Ports of Auckland [PoA] and the Maritime Union of New Zealand [MUNZ] made little progress today in solving the deadlock between the ...

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MARCH 26, 2012
Cantor cuts analyst loose Wall Street exodus returns to the spotlight as investment firm parts with veteran Natasha Boyden. CSDC spots loan threat Asian giant bags $317m boost in a bid to preserve liquidity and buying power as PRC banking policies threaten access to cash. Expansion weighs on Wilson Record-breaking revenues overshadowed by 47% dip in annual profit at Sao Paulo-quoted offshore specialist. Two more shoot from Star Oslo-listed owner tipped to have sent a couple more vessels for demolition. Rem Star slips off spot Age Remoy-led owner ties up period deal with Peterson for one of its PSVs. Reefer trio released Nigerian kidnappers free two Russians and a Filipino snatched from Breiz Klipper in February. DB builds shipping arm Deutsche Bank says its industry portfolio grew by one third in 2011 despite a dip in fresh lending. Scorpio adds number eight Monaco-based owner declares one of two options for another MR tanker newbuilding at Mipo in Korea. Pirates snatch Iranian bulker Gang takes control of Hafiz Darya vessel a huge distance from the Somali coastline. Brave deal could reach eight ships Vafias group company signs up for four new in-house-designed Diamond LPG carriers at STX, with four options.

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MARCH 26, 2012
Cross-border cloud computing Liner carriers attempt revenue grab LeanLogistics software promotes 'green' actions NVO Countdown - No. 10 DP World to repay $3 billion loan Congress expected to rollover transport programs through June Alliances test individual lines' on-time efforts Old Dominion starts drayage in Oakland MSC raising Asia-ECSA rates Deutsche Shipping increased loan commitments in 2011

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MARCH 26, 2012
Fuel efficient vessels creating 'two-tier' charter market Charterers using modern tonnage can cut bunker costs by $5,000 a day. European bunker prices firm across the board Severe congestion reported in Gibraltar. Prices firming in Middle East markets Cape Town avails subject to enquiries. Russian fuel oil duty climbs But not by 50% as had seemed possible. Hard times threatening Hong Kong low-sulphur initiative Only one of 17 shipping companies participating in voluntary fuel switch has said it will continue beyond 2012, and even now only around 10% of ships make the switch. Head of Shell's Asia fuel oil trading to 'join Vitol' Report says Dominique Laborde resigned his position last week. Bunker station targeting North America/Southeast Asia traffic Russian supplier says initial target is 10 to 15 vessels a month. Asian shipowners reaffirm 'strong commitment' to clean environment ASF SNEC welcomes adoption of guidelines to assist in implementing the mandatory Regulations on Energy Efficiency for Ships in MARPOL Annex VI. Bunker price movements 'mixed' in Asian ports Players report good avails. Emulsion fuel producer ends H2 2011 with narrowing losses Cash reserves 'sufficient' to progress to full commercial operations, says Quadrise Fuels International. East China fuel oil stocks up 50% Bunker traders 'not active' in picking up products. Singapore court reverses decision against bunker supplier Equatorial allowed to pursue its claim for over $21.7 million from shipping firm MISC for alleged non-payment of bunkers. Salvors conclude Costa Concordia fuel removal operations Operation 'executed in line with expectations', says Smit Salvage.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

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

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

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

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

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

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

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

EDITORIAL

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

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

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

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

Rome

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Hamburg

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

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

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

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

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Paris

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

New York

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Stockholm

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Zebbug

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

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

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

Livorno

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

SHIPPING

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

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Savona

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

ECONOMY

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

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

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

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Chaff

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

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

LAW

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

River

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

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

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

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

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

YACHTING

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

Trieste

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

JOBS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

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

Erbusco

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

PORTS

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

Riyadh

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

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

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(South China Morning Post)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

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