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BRIEFS

April 30, 2012

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MOL posts annual net loss of US$316 million as revenues decline 7pc Beijing expects China's mid-year freight growth slowdown to continue Hong Kong exports off 6.8pc while imports decline 4.7pc in March Antwerp quarterly box volume up 0.7pc, but overall cargo shrinks 2.2pc Marshall Islands fleet growth up 20pc, spurt led by Japanese owners Hebei port volume up 6.3pc to 185 million tonnes in first quarter Shandong Zibo Bonded Logistics Centre's trade value hit US$1.4 million Norfolk Southern Q1 profit up 26pc to US$410 million on 6pc sales hike Georgia governor earmarks US$46.7 million for Savannah River dredging Thailand set to build Pak Bara port, can't wait for Burma's Dawei decision India aims to build more hub ports as population makes its economic ascent Wartsilla Hamworthy to install sulphur fuel scrubber to ensure compliance United Continental posts quarterly US$448 million loss, but sales up 4.9pc Nigerian aviation minister wins moral support to re-launch flag carrier Vizag air cargo services opens export market to Europe, Africa and US Delhi mulls public private partnerships despite airport union protests

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ASF expresses concern at piracy threat to seafarers Drewry & CargoSmart to introduce improved container KPIs Rickmers-Linie calls Myanmar Black tea exports to China jump 10-fold since FY09 Ceramic sector calls for ban on feldspar, quartz exports India to export Basmati to China New Zealand eager to sign FTA with India by 2013 Adani Group celebrates National Fire Service Day at Mundra Chairman's post vacant at 3 eastern ports It's too close to call between Singapore & Shanghai Next generation container port challenge unveiled Pvt. operators likely to bear brunt of Rlys' terminal access charge hike for CTOs Despite clearance, govt making no move on sugar exports Forex reserves at $294.60 bn Moody's sticks to 'stable' outlook on India SBI to lower loan rates for SMEs by 150-200 bps SEZ exports grow 15 pc in FY12 UK relapses into recession once again Motorship transport through roads is no problem for German expert Kübler Spedition New heavy cargo vessels call at Bilbao Project cargo training returns to Houston & Mumbai in 2012

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APRIL 27, 2012
New truck parking area at Lübeck's Skandinavienkai Lübecker Hafengesellschaft, the operator of the port of Lübeck (Germany), has created a new truck parking site in Travemünde, close to Skandinavienkai. The new facility, which can ... Swissport wins licences for Moroccan international airports Ground handling operator Swissport International has been awarded the handling licences for Morocco's international airports by the Moroccan Airports Authority (ONDA, Office Nation... Tunis Air to start service to Moscow Domodedovo Starting tomorrow (28 April), North Africa-based Tunis Air is operating a new once per week service from Enfidha to Moscow Domodedovo. The airline will add a sec... UK: truck trials to drive down carbon from freight Trials of carbon-cutting trucks are set for support from the British government. Industry trials will benefit from GBP 9.5 million (EUR 7.77 million) that is being invested by the ... Port of Barcelona leading in Spain in terms of profit The port of Barcelona (Spain) closed the last financial year with an operating profit of EUR 60 million and investments of EUR 105.4 million. This year the Spanish port expects to ... Russian Railways planning to take over Bulgaria's railfreight company EAD Russian Railways wants to buy the Bulgarian state's railfreight transport company EAD together with a counterpart in Greece, according to a report in a Bulgarian newspaper. The rep... MOL establishes subsidiary in Peru The Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has established a subsidiary in Lima. The new entity, called MOL Peru S.A.C, will be staffed by 19 people. (it) Gefco organising rail flows in Europe The French transport service provider Gefco is now managing its own European rail flows. Since last December, Gefco has worked with three private railway operators to transport aut... Air France-KLM Cargo and Martinair Cargo make tracking shipments easier Air France-KLM Cargo and Martinair Cargo have launched a new App for iPhones and iPads, making it even easier to track shipments. The App ena... JCL Logistics Italy goes into liquidation It has just became known that JCL Logistics Italy Srl, a service provider based in Melzo, near Milan, went into liquidation in line with a decision taken at an extraordinary genera... Geodis ends partnership with Azkar in Spain Geodis, the French transport and logistics corporation headquartered in Clichy, near Paris, has terminated its collaboration with the Spanish transport and logistics company Azkar.... Wim Bosman CEE opens new branch in Finland Wim Bosman Central Eastern Europe has officially launched operations in the port of Hamina in Finland. "The new branch opening was part of our strategy. The branch in Hamina i...

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APRIL 27, 2012
Wärtsilä donates controllable pitch propulsion system to USMMA,... Holland America names Joe Palermo director, ship... Kirby Corporation reports record earnings RINA offers fuel saving services

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APRIL 27, 2012
Coast Guard responding to vessel fire at Seattle terminal City, Port of Bellingham schedule joint public meeting Rail freight traffic posts up/down numbers for week Frank nets Port of Portland Compass Award for 2011 Port of Seattle presents Green Gateway Awards

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APRIL 27, 2012
American Feeder Lines discontinues Canadian service Questions over fate of 10 US-built boxships on the drawing board CIN abandons bid for Tirrenia branch Way now open for Onorato Partecipazioni to launch a fresh bid Weak rates could open the door for private equity Moelis & Co team believes banks will increasingly insist on third-party cash The rise of the modern day dry bulk operator Low freight rates and volatility are embraced So where is the cash? Evolution, not revolution, say Moelis experts Fuel prices cause problems as UK economy remains weak Latest UK Logistics Report forecasts very modest growth in the coming year on 'a long and bumpy road to recovery' On thin ice in the Arctic US reliance on single heavy icebreaker is risky Tsakos eyes future spin-off for LNG and shuttle fleet TEN looks at separate structure for in-vogue assets in order to 'unlock value' Lovell Minnick takes up $10m fresh equity in Dahlman Rose Private equity group adds to earlier $40m investment Falling asset values force TEN to reclassify debt Company insists the move is immaterial to $65m follow-on issue Asian lines fumble in the red Carrier strategies to tackle cost and capacity challenges fail to convince Shell sees floating liquefaction as the future of the industry Energy major's LNG sales volume rises 12% Deutsche Bahn and HHLA announce port rail share swap Antitrust authorities must approve the deal Capesize rates continue to slip Upcoming week expected to be slow but some see a glimmer of Chinese demand BG Group sells stake in Chilean LNG terminal UK company retains a 21-year supply contract Marco Polo Chapter 11 hearing adjourned again Parties now give themselves until May 17 to agree liquidation plan US summer driving season will fail to shine for MR product tankers High prices at the pumps could push gasoline demand to 11-year low Cosco takes a first quarter drubbing China's biggest shipping line sinks deeper into the red Boxship orders slump in first quarter Newbuilding deliveries accelerate CAI reports 42% revenue growth Strong first-quarter result signals robust demand for leased containers Two single-ship KG funds file for insolvency Bank turns down restructuring plan for former Beluga vessels Concordia Maritime forecasts slow rise in product tankers market Swedish owner reports first quarter net sales of $20.4m Rongsheng taps bond market for refinancing bid Company closes first tranche of intended $572m issue Lloyd's List wins award for innovation Market-leading journalism, analysis and data recognised at British Media Awards Red alert Asian carriers' losses signal continued crisis for container industry Petrofin paradox The overall figure for loans to Greek owners booked worldwide in 2011 rose by 2.2%, despite the woes of the nation's economy and the global shipping market Precious Shipping posts $1.3m first-quarter loss Thai bulk operator cuts daily average vessels cost Strong krona erodes Stena's 2011 results Group reports 'challenging' year for its ferry business China Shipping Development loses $51m in first quarter Loss from spiralling fuel costs in line with expectations MOL posts $322m fiscal-year loss Japanese giant foresees a marginally profitable fiscal 2012

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APRIL 27, 2012
Japan's Big 3 sink to losses JAPAN'S Big 3 shipping companies all posted losses today, reversing profits for the previous financial year Box rate peak by August? THE RISE in box rates could peak, as usual, in the third-quarter high season in July-August, CIMB Securities warned today $100Bn lending gap predicted NORWAY'S DNB today reportedly predicted a $100Bn gap in funding for shipping by 2015 Fairstar AGM halted in takeover uproar FAIRSTAR Heavy Transport today suspended its annual general meeting by up to 30 days because the board said it suspected an undisclosed shareholder accord tied to a hostile takeover attempt Potent powder sniffed out VENEZUELAN authorities have seized 3.3 tonnes of cocaine headed for Mexico in a shipping container, IHS Global Insight reported today China COSCO's bleeding worsens COSCO'S flagship company - China COSCO Holdings, the world's largest bulker company - has reported net losses for 2012's first quarter of 2 Exmar turns it around EXMAR, the listed Belgian shipping group, returned to profits in 1Q12, on higher operating income and gains from a one-off sale Golar plans Oslo delisting GOLAR LNG said today it plans to delist its shares from the Oslo Stock Exchange Hyundai Steel profits dive 39% HYUNDAI Steel said today profits in the first quarter dropped 39% from totals in the year-ago quarter Why US shortsea fears new fuel rules SHORTSEA shipping in the US will be slammed by higher fuel costs when new air emissions rules take effect on 1 August, a bulker owner has warned NYK seen outshining compatriots JAPAN'S second-biggest shipping group NYK Line is likely to outshine MOL and 'K' Line in the next fiscal year, Macquarie Equities Research predicted today HHLA-DB split up intermodal JV HAMBURG box terminal operator HHLA and German state railway group Deutsche Bahn today parted ways over their intermodal JV VLCC brokers get 'spooked' RUSHED chartering has resulted in VLCC rates rebounding in owners' favour, but brokers cautioned that tonnage supply is soon likely to favour charterers again MES profits rise 32.5% MITSUI Shipbuilding & Engineering said today profits for the financial year ending 31 March 2012 were up 32.5% year on year, to ¥17.88Bn ($221.67M) Asian Supramaxes struggle INDONESIA'S curbs on raw material exports are hurting Supramax bulker owners in Asia, brokers told Fairplay today

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APRIL 27, 2012
Canadian Pacific Union Approves Strike Option Canadian Pacific Railway would face a labor disruption in late May if a union representing 5,000 workers exercises a strike... "K" Line Posts $503 Million Loss for Fiscal 2011 "K" Line swung to a loss of $503 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, a big drop from... Emirates SkyCargo to Begin Its Own Vietnam Service Emirates SkyCargo will offer its own freight capacity out of Vietnam in June, launching a service between Ho Chi Minh... Samsung Overtakes Nokia in Cell Phone Shipments Samsung Electronics overtook Nokia in the first quarter to become the world's largest cell phone brand for the first time,... Losses Surge at China Shipping and Cosco China Cosco Holdings, owner of Asia's largest container shipping company by capacity, and China Shipping Container Lines each saw first... Maersk to Raise Freight Rates on Major Trades Maersk Line plans to implement a series of general rate increases on major trade lanes that will take effect mid-May.... 2011 a Banner Year for Top Trucking Companies The economic recovery, tenuous on Main Street and shaky on Wall Street, is surprisingly strong on the open road, where... Supply Chains Shift on China's Halting Growth In explaining the vast quantities of excess capacity throughout the U.S. marine terminal world, it's not hard to identify the... Maersk on Market Share: Shifting to Defense People make money on container shipping, not in it. The business provides consistent profits for terminals, equipment lessors and non-asset... Costamare Buys Two, Scraps Two Box Ships Containership owner Costamare has bought two containerships and sold two older vessels for scrap as it continues to modernize its... ANA Net Profit Rose 20.9 Percent in Fiscal 2011 All Nippon Airways Co. (ANA), Japan's largest airline, said on Friday that its group net profit soared 20.9 percent in... New Container Port in Germany to Open in August Europe's newest container port facility is scheduled to open in August in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, and unlike its neighbors Hamburg and... Freight Volume Stable at Singapore's Changi Airport Despite a dip in cargo movements to and from Europe and South Asia, Singapore's Changi Airport saw freight volumes remain... American Feeder Lines Going Out of Business American Feeder Lines, which suspended its 9-month-old feeder service from Halifax to Portland, Me. and Boston this week, is going... Double-Digit Brokerage Growth Boosts Echo Profit 42.9 Percent A 21.9 percent jump in freight brokerage propelled Echo Global Logistics' profit in the first quarter to $3.1 million, up...

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APRIL 27, 2012
CAI continues to post good results Despite a slight drop in container utilisation levels and generally weaker lease rates in Q1 12 than in the same period of 2011, a change in CAI International's ... China COSCO still deep in the red as financial costs soar by 315% China COSCO Holdings - the parent company of COSCON - has followed in the footsteps of Chinese transport compatriot China Shipping Container Lines [CSCL] and reported ... Jam tomorrow for Japanese trio? The big-three Japanese shipping companies, have unsurprisingly posted substantial net losses for their fiscal year trading - ending March 31, 2012 - with the common ... TPT wants regional role Durban-based Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), the state-controlled operator of South Africa's main container-handling facilities is looking to establish co-operative ... HHLA and DB reorganise rail investments Hamburg-based Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have agreed to rearrange their respective share holdings in TFG Transfracht, the main ... Cagliari improves competitiveness Competition between Mediterranean hub ports took another turn this week when Cagliari's Port Authority decided to reduce its anchorage dues by 90%. President Piergiorgio ... Bareli's total loss adds up to 'worst-ever' Q1 for underwriters The not unexpected confirmation from managers, Klaveness that the 3,100TEU CMA CGM-chartered boxship Bareli had been declared a 'total loss' has culminated in a ... Penning: UK must develop coastal feeders Delivering a keynote speech at the 40th anniversary conference of the Plymouth Nautical Degree Association [PYNDA] at the IMO headquarters in London yesterday, ... American Feeder Lines throws in the towel American Feeder Lines (AFL) has failed in its bid to revive US coastal shipping and suspended its New England-Halifax feeder shuttle after less than a year in operation, ...

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APRIL 27, 2012
Owner takes Star turn Bulker owner's shares do just enough to forestall delisting warning from New York exchange. Private equity primes Dahlman Partner Lovell Minnick pumps more millions into NY shipping-energy bank as Canadian frontier looms. NYK to lead big three Macquarie Capital tips MOL and K Line to lag behind as NYK's car carriers come to the party. ESL feeling the chill Baltic Sea bulker operator dips into the red in first quarter as contract volumes drop. Samskip snaps up a brace Icelandic owner takes on a couple of small vessels having bagged a loan from German banks. Drunk mate caused grounding New Zealand report reveals Anatoki seafarer had put away four or five pints of beer before accident. Bumi share sale trimmed Sell-off of Hassan Basma-led offshore owner raises just $377m after leading investor pulls out. Shipping and shopping But not everyone is buying and even those with intentions are hesitating before the checkout. Takeover saga in sour twist UPDATED: Fairstar hits out at Dockwise for unlawful deal with shareholders ahead of unwelcome bid. Precious dives in the first Khalid Hashim-led bulker owner hit by slumping freight rates.

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APRIL 27, 2012
Web Feature: Follow the Flagship Miami settlement removes port dredge obstacles Medical exporter hit with fine for Iran shipment LINC Logistics expects $170 million IPO Infor boosts Russian railcar plant Data2Logistics quickens freight bill auditing Japanese lines slump to major losses in 2011 CKYH to call Norfolk last Maersk slows FEW 3, adds Cape Town Weinstein named ABS president

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APRIL 27, 2012
Bunker prices end week higher in the Americas Demand picking up on US Gulf, local trader tells Bunkerworld. New Zealand's only refinery set for expansion Marsden Point facility is New Zealand's only refinery and supplies all of the fuel oil for the country's bunker market. Congressman chairs hearing on impact of regulations 'I am concerned about the cost and impact of several recent and forthcoming rulemakings that will affect the maritime sector.' Price mixed in key north European ports Quiet bunker market in Hamburg, Piraeus. Fujairah prices largely stable Prices mixed in South Africa. Short sea sector calls for change to North American ECA boundary Recommends reducing ECA zone for certain ships to 50 nm, citing economic and environmental reasons backed by study. Classification society offers shipowners help with fuel economy 'All shipowners need assistance to cut energy costs,' says RINA. Surge in China's fuel oil imports from Venezuela Drop in demand for product from Singapore hub. New marine propulsion system claims 75% efficiency gain Engineers have developed a new way to convert power to thrust that 'circumvents all the inefficiencies of the propeller'. Another new barge for Russian bunker player Vessel is third in a series of four ordered by BFC. Fuel efficiency will drive demand for newbuilds Shipping group looks to 'modern, fuel efficient generation'. Bunker player triggers ship arrest Reports say Vinalines vessel was detained in Singapore. Bunker prices firming as week closes Demand largely below average across key Asian ports. LNG bunker 'key' to cost effective shipping industry Asia can overcome challenges, 'well-placed' to lead the way, says DNV executive. Innovation 'only way' to overcome key challenges 'Innovation has played a key part in the maritime industry's development,' says Singapore's senior minister. East China fuel oil stocks fall Strong bunker demand draw down inventories amid low cargo arrivals. Chemoil director retires Lim Ah Doo has decided not to seek reappointment at the annual general meeting, says company. First fuel-efficient suezmax joins AET fleet Energy saving devices will 'substantially reduce' amount of fuel used by the 157,000 dwt vessel.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

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

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

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

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

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

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

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

EDITORIAL

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

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

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

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

Rome

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Hamburg

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

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

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

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

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Paris

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

New York

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Stockholm

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

JOBS

Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Zebbug

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

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

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

Livorno

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

SHIPPING

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

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Savona

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

ECONOMY

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

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

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

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Chaff

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

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

LAW

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

River

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

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

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

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

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

YACHTING

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

Trieste

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

JOBS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

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

Erbusco

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

PORTS

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

Riyadh

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

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

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(South China Morning Post)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

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