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October 29, 2012

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Asia-Europe rates rise 22.4pc to US$1,315/TEU after three-month slump Increasing pace of Asia-Europe layups will support rate hikes: Analysts NOL credits new efficiency, rate stability for first profit since 2010 Panama's Colon road traffic at standstill as riots pause, then resume World Bank declares Singapore more business friendly than Hong Kong Fujian September foreign container volume rises 5.8pc to 955,700 TEU Guangxi Autonomous Region launches direct shipping service to US Shenzhen hits transport sector with new national VAT from November New Canadian Pacific CEO delivers 20pc profit hike as revenues rise 8pc Argentine floods bring terminals in San Lorenzo port to standstill Black Sea feeder, short-haul services focus on Port of Novorossiysk Ex-TNT boss Marie-Christine Lombard named CEO of state-owned Geodis DP World to start building 1.3 million TEU capacity Turkish terminal Globe Express opens 23,000-square-metre terminal yard in Dammam Korean Air third quarter operating profit up 30.5pc to US$309.7 million UAL quarterly profit declines 37pc to US$6 million, revenue off 2.6pc Deutsche Post, DHL set up parcel centre near Frankfurt-Main Airport Air Tanzania slammed for wasting state funds in leasing old, costly 737

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Chances of ships colliding with fishing vessels high: Vasan Containership deliveries set for new high in 2013 Daniel Terbille is FIATA's Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year Gujarat Junction 2012 to see comprehensive deliberations on pertinent issues in maritime Heavy crude imports to surge on public sector demand Maersk Line wins Lloyd's List Environment Award for the Middle East & Indian Subcontinent NOL Chairman calls for container shipping to focus on efficiency & cost control SCI adds one more Panamax bulk carrier to fleet West African pirates seen honing methods Adani Enterprises' EBIDTA increases 8 pc in Q2 Proposed Tuas megaport to sharply boost Singapore's box handling capacity CN lauded for climate change information disclosure Investment in highway projects shoots up to 1.75 lakh cr. Service tax on parcel traffic Forex reserves up $ 359 m INR rises 16 paise last week Mate's Receipt-A ghost document An opportunity for Middle Eastern project forwarders to enhance skills Rhenus facilitates shipment of 45 rotor blades from China to Germany

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
IDS: new transport service for private recipients is successful Demand is steadily rising for a new transport service for private recipients that was introduced by the general cargo alliance IDS around a year ago. The number of these type of sh... CSX earns 2% less in Q3 The CSX Corporation, based in Jacksonville FL and one of the USA's leading providers of rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck trans-loading services, posted Q3/2012 net earnings of US... RheinCargo's supervisory board elects chairman and deputy Six weeks after the German logistics service provider RheinCargo GmbH began business activities, the firm's supervisory board elected Rainer Pennekamp as its chairman and Michael Z... Meritor trailer axles designated as standard equipment on Wabash National Trailers Lafayette IN-based Wabash National, one of the leading manufacturers of semi trailers in North America, has selected Meritor, headquartered in Troy MI, and the world's largest man... Korean Cargo's future Boeing B777 freighter being built at increased rate The US airframe manufacturer Boeing has started building the first B777 at the highest rate ever for its twin-aisle aircraft. The rate of 8.3 airplanes per month is a nearly 20% in... Rail Cargo Austria puts non-craneable trailers on the tracks The Austrian railfreight service provider Rail Cargo Austria has developed innovative handling technology for intermodal rail traffic. The system enables all common types of non-cr... Airbus inaugurates A350 XWB final assembly line The European aircraft builder Airbus inaugurated the wide-body A350 XWB final assembly line this week (week 43). This was an event that occurred 40 years after the maiden flight of... Chinese become second largest shareholder of French airline The French airline company Aigle Azur, founded in 1946 and based in Paris Orly airport, has come to an agreement with the Chinese HNA Group. When the pact takes effect, HNA will po... Wascosa reorganises management Wascosa,a European tank car lessor, recently reorganized its management. Thomas Karsten joined the company on 1 October and took over the position of chief sales officer from Richa... Rhenus transports rotor blades from China to Europe Rhenus Project Logistics, part of the German Rhenus Group, was recently mandated by a rotor blade manufacturer to organise the maritime transport of 45 rotor blades from China to C... Aramex reports growth in revenue and net profits in Q3 The logistics company Aramex, which is listed on the Dubai stock exchange and has its global HQ in Amman (Jordan), has announced revenues of AED 763 million (EUR 160.2 millio... Hermes: New contract with John Lewis in UK The parcel carrier Hermes UK, a member of the German Hermes Group, has won a new contract to run home delivery services for the retail giant John Lewis. The three-year deal will se... Euroports and Compagnie Fruitière jointly invest in multi-purpose refrigerated fruit terminal Euroports and Compagnie Fruitière are jointly investing in a multi-purpose refrigerated fruit terminal. The facility will be located at Euroports' breakbulk terminal on the left ba...

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Crowley christens first ocean class tugs Royal Caribbean confirms it is negotiating for third Oasis

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
DOE surprises Port of Port Angeles with $2 million dollar cleanup grant General Dynamics NASSCO delivers final T-AKE 14 ship Vehicle charging stations online at Portland International Airport US rail freight traffic delivers mixed bag for week NYK LNG vessel takes charge in recue of Sri Lankan fishermen

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Quasi-covered bonds could monetise shipping portfolios Flexible instrument allows banks option other than fire sale Lekki terminal aims to boost Nigeria's box trades ICTSI site offering 2.5m teu of annual capacity is due to open in 2016 Maritime skills matter A range of maritime apprenticeships are in place in the UK that can match the capability of all who wish to work at sea Aquasition up and running in New York Greek-backed acquisition vehicle begins trading on Nasdaq after raising $58m Nobiskrug eyes Lindenau purchase Shipyard also in the frame for facilities of bankrupt P+S Werft Fincantieri lands new orders worth $1.3bn from Carnival Bono hails 'very positive development for the Italian economy and the global cruise industry' Suezmaxes rally as oil companies rush to book ships for November loading Stagnation ends in the Black Sea-Mediterranean and West African markets Fifth of VLCC fleet eligible for conversion into offshore units As tanker market slides, owners will seek refuge in conversions Fear of disclosure Orders to owners to unveil full information on assets have become the 'nuclear option' in charterparty disputes Chinese bunker demand to grow 10% per year China Marine Bunker expects the country's consumption to exceed 25m tonnes in 2015 Greeks scale back on newbuildings New orders show greater-than-average drop in first nine months HSH Nordbank owners prepared to increase rescue facility But bank says option to restore higher second-loss guarantee is 'not planned at the moment' HHI suffers $73m losses from TMT defaults The world's largest shipbuilder books losses for seven 84,062 dwt bulkers and two 263,000 dwt ore carriers after deeming them cancelled orders HSH Nordbank seeks to liquidate Omega Navigation Enterprises Case on brink of collapse after 15 months, as lender concedes 'Chapter 11 cannot solve weak market' Responsible thinking Corporate social responsibility means changing a mindset, and that is probably difficult for owners looking at bleak financial horizons Capesize market enjoying the ride Despite some bumps, brokers see capesize market staying afloat for several weeks BMP4 needs to be updated to remain relevant, says Maersk Line Container giant arms its vessels selectively, based on risk assessment Lull in piracy sparks concern that countries will cut naval forces Nato focuses efforts on preventing the pirating of dhows Costamare offshoot pleads guilty to Rena pollution charge Tauranga court hands down $246,000 fine Cosco Shipping warns of profit slump Full-year net profits to be more than 50% lower as bunker bills undermine rise in shipments Korea Eximbank and K-Sure lend $3bn to Australian LNG project Credit will eventually go to contractors Samsung and Daewoo Omega launches aggressive attack in Chapter 11 squabble Kassiotis company brandishes dormant US sanctions process and Greek lawsuit to browbeat lenders

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Aquasition completes IPO BLANK-CHEQUE company Aquasition Corp began trading today on NASDAQ under the symbol 'AQUUU' after successfully completing its initial public offering B&G enters OSG fray BRACEWELL & Giuliani announced today that it is representing a group of OSG bondholders in addressing the tanker company's threat of a potential bankruptcy filing Daina pleads guilty and fined in Rena casualty DAINA Shipping, a subsidiary of Greece's Costamare, reportedly pleaded guilty today in a pollution prosecution growing out of New Zealand's Rena casualty COSCO Shipping's profits plunge 73% COSCO Shipping said today its Q3 profits fell 73% year on year Insurer: disputes fall even in tough times GERMAN freight, demurrage and defence insurer Schutzverein Deutscher Rehder has reported lower numbers of disputes this year Silport's handlings rise 29% ESTONIAN port operator Silport said it handled 29% more cargo in January-September than in the same period of 2011 Tallinn buys icebreaker ARCTIA Shipping, Finland's government-owned icebreaker operator, said Tallinn's port has bought its multipurpose ship Botnica for €50M ($64.6M) Seadrill to bid for AOD SEADRILL said today it plans soon to bid for all of Asia Offshore Drilling after acquiring a controlling interest in it 'Pirate' killed in NATO attack NATO SAID its forces have killed a suspected pirate and destroyed a dhow during a shootout just metres from the Somali coast Tankers auctioned in China NINGBO's maritime court yesterday auctioned three chemical tankers en bloc for 174M yuan ($28M) Sainty Marine's profits fall 46.7% SHENZHEN-listed Sainty Marine's third-quarter profits slumped by 46.7% year on year to 19M yuan ($3M), dragged down by an interest payments surge NOL sells HQ for $311M NOL HAS sold its building in Singapore for S$380M ($311M) to compatriot property developer Fragrance Group

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Northeast Ports Prepare for Hurricane Sandy Seaports in the projected path of Hurricane Sandy were battening down the hatches Friday in anticipation of the storm's impact whenever it hits the Northeast coast on Monday or Tuesday. Where the storm may hit along the East Coast was... Hapag-Lloyd Sets East Asia Rate Hikes German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd will increase its rates on East Asia services starting in November. Rates on shipments from East Asia (excluding Japan) to the Indian subcontinent will increase 150 per 20-foot-equivalent unit, effective Nov. 1. The subcontinent region includes ports in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Effective Nov. 24, the...

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Schenker sets up logistics academy in China DB Schenker has opened its own logistics academy to train employees in China. With around 5,000 employees in 60 cities in China, DB Schenker is one of the country's ... UK gets Olympic & Jubilee bounce A boost from ticket sales for the London Olympic and Paralympic Games, coupled with a bounce-back from the negative impact of the Queen's Jubilee holidays in the ... MSC follows the pack with global reefer GRI MSC, the world's second-largest ocean carrier, has fallen into line with its rivals by introducing a USD1,500 per container general rate increase on reefer containers ... Index-linked service contracts grow The use of index linked service contracts, hedging and derivative tools in the liner shipping industry is accelerating according to Michael Blach, vice president ... American truckers at the cross roads The American Trucking Associations' [ATA] for-hire truck tonnage index advanced by 0.4% in September after falling by 0.9% the previous month; in line with the ... 'Looking beyond the port gates' wins it for Peel Ports' Port of Liverpool That in the opinion of the judging panel was a significant factor influencing their votes in the Port Authority of the Year category in last week's Containerisation ... Maersk feeder re-floated at Valencia The 645TEU Celia laden with empty Maersk Line equipment was re-floated yesterday almost a month after severe storms ripped it from its anchorage in the roads of ...

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
T&T buys out Bisso T&T Marine Salvage of Texas is buying out Bisso Marine's stake in a joint venture that has earned a reputation as one of the notable names in the tug and salvage space at home and abroad. Bondholders band together A prominent US law firm has clinched a contract to provide counsel to Overseas Shipholding Group's bondholders on the back of Monday's bankruptcy warning. Scorpio poised to sting Scorpio Tankers' Robert Bugbee is promising to "end the debate" over the advantages of fuel-efficient "eco ships" when the New York-based owner releases its third-quarter results on Monday. Gibson's winter warmer EA Gibson has delivered a little good news to warm the hearts of embattled tanker owners this winter. Carnival doubles down CEO says sales may be on the horizon as fleet renewal programme gains steam. Vosco weaker Vietnam Ocean Shipping (Vosco) has more than doubled its deficit in the first nine months of 2012. A couple for Classic George Economou's Classic Maritime has picked up a couple of capesize bulkers on period deals with rates close to 2012 highs. Deiulemar man out Deiulemar's former chartering surpremo has been freed from jail on health grounds, say Italian press reports. Cosco lines up bonds Shipowner China Cosco Holdings Co (CCHC) is planning a bumper sale of bonds worth $2bn. ISC hurt in third International Shipholding Corporation has seen its third quarter profit shrink as revenue fell away. Greeks facing tax hit? The Greek government is reportedly considering imposing a new cargo tax on shipowners as it tries to dig itself out of its financial hole. Attorney probes OSG OSG's legal team looks to have earned its corn in anticipating lawsuits in the wake of the tanker owner's woes. CSDC doubles on bonds China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) is selling another CNY 2.5bn ($399.5m) of bonds to bolster its finances. Life on a burning deck We take a look at what was said in the market in the past week. Libra adds to VL weight TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. Siem's Star rises Siem Shipping has posted a vastly improved set of third quarter numbers thanks to a streamlined fleet. Badger badgered Two Wisconsin politicians want a veteran ferry to stop dumping coal ash into Lake Michigan. Foggy foul-up A distracted watch officer and a lack of precautions have been blamed for a collision between a Seatrade reefer and a Stealth Maritime LPG carrier in fog off the UK. Celia refloated One of the two multipurpose vessels that grounded on a Spanish beach earlier last month has finally been moved. BW Gas joins BP race BW Gas, the world's biggest player in the segment for the largest LPG carriers, has joined the race a BP-owned VLGC . ADM eyes Lindenau Germany's Nobiskrug shipyard is plotting a takeover of insolvent tanker-building specialist Lindenau. Seadrill bids for AOD Seadrill is looking to takeover Asia Offshore Drilling (AOD) after taking majority control of the company. Shipping hurts Santander Spanish bank Santander's UK arm has made loan loss provisions of £335m ($537m) as shipping's crisis drags on. Koreans put up $3bn Korean lenders are backing domestic yards' orders for Australia's Ichthys LNG development to the tune of $3bn. Harley orders barges Harley Marine Services has picked Lousiana-based Conrad Shipyards to build four sister-class double hull petroleum barges. Costamare pleads guilty Costamare has pleaded guilty to causing marine pollution off New Zealand and has been fined NZD300,000 ($246,000). Bumi adds to backlog Malaysia's Bumi Armada has added five new contracts to its work backlog that are potentially worth up to MYR249m ($82m). RCL eyes more tonnage Royal Caribbean says it is in discussions to build a third Oasis-class cruise ship, but has yet to make a firm commitment.

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Hyundai to assess PNW reefer export surcharge The liner carrier said this week it is implementing a new $300 surcharge on all refrigerated containers originating in the Pacific Northwest market destined for Asia, the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East. Echo Global buys Sharp Freight Echo Global Logistics said Thursday it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Sharp Freight Systems, an intermodal and truckload brokerage firm based in Yorba Linda, Calif., and with an office in Houston. XPO buys truck brokerage from OHL XPO Logistics has acquired the operating assets of Turbo Logistics, the freight brokerage division of Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OHL). The cash purchase price was $50 million, excluding any working capital adjustments. Hadden to lead Port of Boston The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) named Deborah A. "Deb" Hadden, deputy port director of properties and transportation, as acting port director. She will oversee all aspects of Massport's maritime department. Hapag pulls Baltimore from transatlantic loop Asian lines slow SE Asia-Australia loop, add Fremantle Lufthansa Cargo boosts winter flights Accellos adds mobile applications NCA touches down at DFW airport International Shipholding reports smaller 3Q profit SynchroNet starts door-to-door service CEVA names VP of Americas business development Old Dominion moves to bigger Detroit site Law firms pounce on OSG Rena owner fined in New Zealand court Don's Cold Storage expands in Missouri

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Weekly global bunker price roundup A weekly price round up of bunkering hubs from around the world. Bunker prices in the Americas mixed as week ends Demand was heavy on the US Gulf, according to a local supplier. Vessels in Halifax order LSFO from New York Vessels forced to order LSFO fuel from New York due to insufficient avails in Halifax. 'Frankenstorm' prepares to lash US East Coast Forecasters calling for 'hybrid' super storm that has potential to wreak havoc along US East Coast. Markets soft in North European hubs Good avails but quiet market in Hamburg. Fujairah prices stay soft But mixed picture in South African ports. North American ECA 'hits bunker sales in UK port' Vessels approaching European waters 'already have ECA-compliant fuel on board'. Chinese supplier in new bid to raise cash Chimbusco to issue notes worth almost $48 million. Arte hires bunker trader Logistics background before joining bunker sector. VLOCs could run on LNG Valemax 'well suited' to carry large LNG bunker tanks. UK terminal operator looking a small-scale LNG bunkering Technical and commercial studies being undertaken. Maersk Line: LNG infrastructure 'is just not there' 'Conventional bunker fuel is likely to remain the most practical choice.' Cruise ship release offers hope to cash-strapped owner Australian charter to be cashflow lifeline if ship is released. Daina Shipping fined for Rena spill 'The guilty plea by the owners has led to this case being resolved in a timely fashion.' Week ends with IFO prices largely down Supplies of marine fuels fine at key Asian ports on Friday. Costly bunkers lend urgency to port investment Bigger ships will want quicker turnarounds. US study considers impact of speed limit on OGVs Finds various emissions decreased by up to 70% when vessels adopted speed of 12 knots, when compared to regular speeds. Private equity firm mulls investment in fuel efficient ships Fuel consumption of vessels will be the 'main thing' Vigor Capital will look at, says spokesman. 'No single solution' to meet future environmental regulation Fixating on one solution may create 'unnecessary problems' for the shipping industry, says Shell Marine Product general manager.

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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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