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BRIEFS

May 31, 2012

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China raises railway freight rate to relieve high fuel and labour costs Beijing blasts solar tariffs, says US unfair help violates trade law Northeast China opens a new cargo railway for Panjin port Canada tables back-to-work bill ending CP strike, CN signs contract Cosco's Piraeus port back in black with US$231,250 quarterly profit Boxship orders at 9-year low, but yard rates spark owner interest Zim opts for Orange Business Services' MPLS network Hactl backs EIA study for the third runway at HKIA Dragonair hails important move by AAHK in development of third runway Dragonair launches Hong Kong to Taichung twice-daily flights

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MAY 30, 2012
APL, PIL to launch joint service between Far East & Red Sea Bharati Shipyard Q4 results in the red CARGOTEC to introduce unique automation capabilities at TOC Europe 2012 Drewry survey highlights container shipping underperformance ICS discusses range of issues at Australia AGM It's bargain time in a slowing market, says industry head NYK, "K" Line's ultra-deepwater advanced drillship operational Ship scrapping on a high, but new tonnage keeps coming in South East CEO Conclave & Awards 2012 on July 13 in Chennai UASC christens 13,500-TEU vessel at Hamburg port Virtual multinational network members meet in the flesh APM Terminals Q1 net up 66 pc S. R. Kulkarni reappointed to MbPT Board for 55th straight year Rlys streamlines revenue sharing clause in PFT policy Coir exports surpass INR1,000-cr. mark in 2011-12 Depreciating INR will not hit India's rating: Moody's Vegetable oil import bill likely to rise 20 pc Europe's debt fears push Asian currencies down for 4th week

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MAY 30, 2012
CMA CGM introduces peak season surcharge The French carrier CMA CGM Group has decided to implement a USD 350/teu peak season surcharge (PSS) in the trade from Asia to Europe (westbound) as per 1 June 2012. (it) Eurotunnel adds additional capacity for Olympic Games in London Eurotunnel is bringing an additional half shuttle (rake) into service to transport cars between Calais and Folkestone for the forthcoming Olympic Games in London. An additional imp... First DAF CF85 assembled in Morocco The first locally assembled DAF CF85 recently rolled off the production line at CFAO Motors Maroc. This marks the start of the local assembly of DAF trucks by CFAO, which has alrea... Istanbul's largest customs office to move The Halkali customs office on the European side of Istanbul is being moved to Catalca, 70 km away from Istanbul on the side towards Bulgaria and Greece. The Union of Chambers and C... New report shows advantages of rail when calculating external costs A new study has been undertaken by consultants CE Delft, INFRAS and ISI for the International Union of Railways (UIC). The study, which analysed the external costs of transport, ha... Panama Canal's proposed toll increases not acceptable by International Chamber of Shipping The board of the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has approved a toll increase of 15% in two years, on seven types of large ships, and from 60% to 113% for small vessels passing throug... Rudolf Logistik group reshuffles management Rudolf Logistik Group, a Baunatal (Germany)-based medium-sized enterprise that provides contract logistics services for automobile producers, has reshuffled its management team and... Hacis goes for ITFS to speed its road feeder services Hacis (Hong Kong Air Cargo Industry Services Limited - the road feeder and added-value services arm of Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited) is equipping all of its air cargo road... Schiphol welcomes back Thai Cargo Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has welcomed the inaugural flight of Thai Cargo's new weekly B747 freighter services. The aircraft - delivered in early May - was escorted to the ramp by... Cooperation between Singapore and Tokyo Narita airports Singapore's Changi Airport Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan's Narita International Airport Corporation (NAA) to intensify collaboration between the two maj... Redhead International opens new depot in Bristol The UK logistics company Redhead International has opened a new depot in Bristol, in southwest England. The company sees the region as a burgeoning market for its tailored services... Norbert Dentressangle puts the spark into Vauxhall Vauxhall Motors Ltd has signed a three-year contract extension with the French transport and logistics service provider Norbert Dentressangle for the overnight distribution of auto... DB Schenker Logistics expands in Singapore The German service provider DB Schenker is setting up its first global solution competence centre outside of Europe. Approximately EUR 3 million will be invested in technology and ... Monika Ribar nominated for Swiss board of directors The Swiss Air Transport Foundation has proposed that Monika Ribar, CEO of the Basel (Switzerland)-based service provider Panalpina World Transport, be appointed to the board ...

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MAY 30, 2012
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Imabari to cooperate in... Troms Offshore Supply takes delivery of newbuild PSV AMPOL to store and maintain NRC emergency response equipment Lloyd's Register approves DSME ACTIB LNG containment system ClassNK passes 200 million gt mark Bollinger wins two SCA safety awards Miami-based surveyor lied to Coast Guard, faces prison Underwater stern tube seal repair avoids drydocking Dutch invention prevents towline failure on tugboats

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MAY 30, 2012
Canadian Pacific reports on resumption of rail service APL Logistics takes home pair of awards from Kellogs NYK develops guidelines for vessel response to tsunamis Thomas Cropper named president of California Maritime Academy Moffatt & Nichol taps Steinke as new Ports Practice leader

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MAY 30, 2012
US Gulf discharge delays cause VLCCs to be booked with storage options Vela continues chartering vessels for Middle East to US voyages Posidonia prepares to party despite a sober backdrop Industry gathers as Greek shipping faces problems at home and abroad Eurozone braced for Greek exit But departure may not be bad for shipping A plea for common sense Reality evaluation may sound complex but it does what it says on the tin Greek exit fears mean problems for Paragon Broker Newedge will no longer touch Greek securities Have falling bunker prices halted further slow steaming? RS Platou reports faster VLCC and boxship sailing speeds in May The future is blue European Maritime Day discussed how best to grasp the economic opportunities presented by the world's oceans Charter rates rise for post-panamax boxships Zim takes 8,400 teu vessel for 12 months at $40,000 a day Arctic climate change offers opportunities for shipping Shipping could replace land-based transport Scandlines sells five freight routes to Stena Weeks of speculation and rumour end with ferry operator confirming focus on passengers Twin pressures of weak freight rates and high oil prices keep Zim in the red Israeli line reports first quarter net loss of $163m STX Pan Ocean navigates toward a better second quarter News that South Korea policy bank could be planning to buy assets from parent buoys major dry bulk operator Golar LNG capitalises on rising spot market Fredriksen company holds about one third of all unchartered vessels in global orderbook Shipowners must hold crewing agents accountable Nearly two-thirds of maritime incidents due to human error, says Skuld Miami ship inspector convicted for false statements Investigation into corrupt inspections fingers Bolivia flag Antwerp invests $31m in India strategic alliance Expanding Essar Ports woos European major Anglo-Eastern and Teekay form strategic partnership Joint shipmanagement unit will oversee 50 of Teekay's crude and products tankers Maersk boss confirms focus on four core activities Nils Andersen says investment will be directed towards offshore and terminals Daggett signals possible US east coast industrial action ILA boss tells members that employers will not back down over automation Tanker companies' bad vibes The tanker market is several years away from any recovery in all sectors Opening the door China's transport ministry edges toward lifting the valemax ban East coast unrest Shipowners and their customers may be well advised to be prepared, should the worst happen and US east coast ports are hit by labour unrest Back to basics P&I clubs pledge their support for a Posidonia that is all about business Tan leaves CSSC in government-led reshuffle Tough times ahead for Chinese shipbuilding giant, warns Hu G6 Asia-Black Sea Express makes debut eastbound call at Suez MOL Performance arrives ahead of schedule SinOceanic posts $2.8m first-quarter loss China's HNA Group will continue support Offshore arm weakens DryShips' first quarter Economou expects five drilling units open next year to deliver winning hand China's orderbook shrinks again Report shows demand falling despite boom in offshore sector SCI's higher costs deliver annual loss Losses in liner business weigh on results Golden Ocean reports $13m first-quarter profit Company faces impairment if Sanko charterparty deal collapses

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MAY 30, 2012
Syrian upheaval puts squeeze on box sector SEARCHES for smuggled arms, rapid insurance price rises and other factors were reported today to be squeezing the box trade to Syria Beware 'atomic-device option' by banks LENDERS might seize tankers continuing to transport Iranian crude when the full EU embargo takes effect a month from now, a Norton Rose lawyer has reportedly warned Stena Weco palms JV deal STENA Weco, the palm oil tanker venture of Stena Bulk and Weco, said it plans a joint venture with Golden Agri-Resources, the world's second-largest palm oil producer Seadrill cuts stake to pay for expansion SEADRILL said today it has sold 300M shares in SapuraKencana Petroleum, the Malaysian oil company, for about $200M Stena buys Scandlines routes GERMAN-Danish ferry operator Scandlines today announced the sale of five freight-heavy ro/pax routes to Sweden's Stena Line Zim's losses widen LOSSES at box liner Zim reportedly widened to $163M in this year's first quarter, from $111M in the first three months of 2011 Boluda to close last yard SPAIN'S Boluda has reportedly decided to close its last remaining shipyard, Union Naval Valencia, because of dwindling newbuilding orders Russia mulls Arctic transit ship charges FOREIGN and domestic-flag vessels would need to pay Russia's government for access to Arctic routes under a legislative proposal Drybulk congestion rises WAITING times are again rising at Australian and Brazilian drybulk ports BDI falls lowest since early April THE BDI fell another 26 points to 986 today, hitting its lowest level since early April Alpha coal scheme approved by Queensland INDIA'S GVK Power & Infrastructure has reportedly won environmental approval from Queensland's government for its A$10Bn ($9.9Bn) Alpha coal scheme P+S Werften bailout in limbo BOSSES at Germany's shipyard group P+S Werften are today digesting a delay in their appeal to win at least €10M ($12 Frontline 2012 shares hailed PARETO Securities in Oslo has initiated its coverage of Frontline 2012 with an enthusiastic 'buy' rating Golar LNG remains bullish GOLAR LNG, the listed company in the centre of John Fredriksen's LNG business, said today it remains "fundamentally optimistic" about the sector despite a slight drop in 1Q12 net profits DryShips deficit mounts GEORGE Economou-led DryShips has reported larger quarterly losses than expected and a sharp rise in its working capital deficit

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MAY 30, 2012
NAFTA Trade Hits Record $85.7 Billion in March The value of surface transportation trade between the U.S. and Canada and Mexico hit a monthly record in March, topping... Higher Volume Drives Up Landstar Revenue Landstar System says truckload freight volumes are increasing and revenue rising about 10 percent in the second quarter despite a... ILWU Clerical Workers Resume Contract Talks Contract negotiations resumed Tuesday between office clerical workers and waterfront employers in Southern California. It was the first face-to-face meeting... Roadrunner Expands LTL Trucking in Northeast Roadrunner Transportation Systems, one of the fastest-growing U.S. trucking companies, is expanding in the Northeast by opening two terminals. ... International Air Cargo Fell 4.5 Percent in April Global air cargo traffic fell 4.5 percent in April from a year ago, but the market appears to be bottoming... Canada's Senate to Vote on Legislation to End CP Strike Canadian Pacific Railway shippers came a step closer to getting their raw materials and goods moving again after Canada's House... Stable Spot Rates Set Stage for Peak Trans-Pacific Surcharges Eastbound trans-Pacific spot rates held steady this week for the sixth week in a row, as carriers resisted any rate-cutting... Antwerp Buys Stake in India's Essar Ports The Port of Antwerp is acquiring a 4 percent stake in India's Essar Ports in a $44 million investment aimed... Zim Loss Widens on Falling Rates, Rising Oil Prices Israeli ocean carrier Zim Integrated Shipping Services said its first quarter net loss widened to $163 million from $111 million...

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MAY 30, 2012
Lomar orders 1,000TEU-class ships UK-managed Lomar Shipping, which is an operating division of the Greek-controlled Libra Group, sees considerable business opportunities in the smaller containership ... Crowley expands its Puerto Rico distribution capacity Crowley Maritime Corp is significantly expanding its warehousing/distribution capacity in Puerto Rico, justifying its decision on the back of growth in the local ... SCCT to benefit from G6 service Port Said's Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) will see a bounce in its box throughput from the new G6 Asia Black Sea (ABX) service that started calling at the ... APM T wins CSCL business on US Gulf Coast Shanghai-headquartered CSCL is joining CMA CGM's Pacific Express 3 Service as a slot charterer and will therefore utilise APM Terminals' [APM T] container ports ... GT Nexus launches new 'Cloud' tools Oakland, California-based GT Nexus has launched a new module as part of its Cloud platform that takes the 'facebook/linked-in' approach and allows all members involved ... Zim Line still in financial trouble As with most other ocean carriers, Zim Line continued to haemorrhage money in Q1 12, even losing more than in the previous quarter. On the bottom line, USD163 million ... Maersk gives up its own ships on trans-Tasman trade Maersk Line is to withdraw its own tonnage from the trade between Australia and New Zealand and will from July buy slots from MSC and ANL. Currently the Denmark-based ... QUBE boosts its Fremantle operations Sydney-based QUBE Logistics, which offers container depot and freight transport services across Australia, is installing new software at its facilities serving ... Eimskip: volumes and costs up in Q1 Icelandic shipping and transport group, Eimskip, has posted EBITDA for the first three months of EUR6.8 [USD8.5] million, versus EUR12.9 [USD16.1] million in the ... Spain's retail sales tank Beleaguered Spain, which infamously holds the top rank for unemployment levels in the eurozone - at 25%, with a staggering 53% of under-25s without ... LR, Totempower and Zodiac to investigate wind power The ongoing need for shipowners/operators to cut fuel consumption and reduce emissions is stimulating considerable debate in the industry while furthering research ...

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MAY 30, 2012
Golden scores extension Golden Ocean clinches charter extension for seasonally employed panamax after taking a razor to daily rate. GOGL plots 'spring cleaning' Cancellations may be on the cards for bulker owner as it prepares to overhaul newbuilding contracts, analyst says. Dry twins read last rights China Shipping readies tombstones after sending another handysize pair to domestic scrap yard for dismantling. Wells Fargo spots a bargain Equity analyst urges investors to keep an eye on DryShips as first-quarter red ink prompts Times Square cold snap. Frontline in free-fall Shares of John Fredriksen-backed tanker giant suffer double-digit drop as Oslo-quoted spinoff takes centre stage. Grindrod expects profit hike South African owner says coal terminal sale will boost earnings this year. Nexus needs bondholders Norwegian company trying to extend loan agreement with investors as it seeks work for FPSO newbuilding. Maersk sticks to plan A Death of legendary owner Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller does not mean a change of strategy at Danish powerhouse, CEO says. Canada's lone offender Bremer Lloyd multipurpose the only vessel detained in Canada last month, with machinery problems. Seadrill in selldown John Fredriksen-led firm cashes in $200m worth of shares to set the scene for further investments in Varia Perdana. Samudera sells a pair Singapore-quoted owner cashes in a couple of bulkers at a shade over book value. Golar buy-back a hit Shipowner's move to pick up one-tenth of its own stock wins applause from the market. Shin Yang slows Malaysian owner and shipbuilder's profit drops in first three quarters despite stronger revenue. SinOceanic squeezed in Q1 Interest repayments cost Jan Haakon Pettersen-led containership owner dearly. SSS to withdraw charges Sri Lankan charterer says case against stranded crew who sold scrap metal to raise money will be dismissed. Antwerp takes Essar stake Belgian terminal pumps in $31m as part of alliance with expanding Indian group.

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MAY 30, 2012
Peak season or not, planning makes sense Home shopping boosts logistics opportunities A survey it conducted of 1,000 adults about online, catalog, and television shopping found 75 percent of consumers have shopped at home in the last year, and nearly one-third of those make online purchases at least once a month. Sedex: Collaboration, ethics grow a supply chain Rail strike bill clears Canada's House A government-appointed arbitrator will work with the railroad and Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, which represents 4,800 striking employees to negotiate a new contract. Zim losses widen in 1Q The Israeli liner carrier saw its first quarter losses widen from the same period in 2011, suffering a net loss of $163 million and more than the $151 million lost in the first three months of 2011. Antwerp collaborates to support Indian trade The Port of Antwerp International will assist Essar with training, port planning, traffic flow, quality and productivity enhancements and is taking a 4 percent share of Essar with an investment of 175 million rupees ($3.1 million). DOT shuts down Demco NYK's TP volumes rise in April ILA president restates automation concern Ieri 30 maggio 2012, 8.37.17 Trade Facilitators adds executive search service Air Force eyes public sector supply chain bids Troy expands in Savannah Swissport names VPs Ex-Im Bank continues support for aviation sector

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MAY 30, 2012
Mumbai to set up oil spill response centre Port Trust invites bids to set up oil spill facilities and will announce awarding of contract in July. Business and legislators remain divided on sulphur rules 'We regret EU has not taken the views of the European business and industry into account,' say freight forwarders. European bunker markets see further losses Low sulphur product tight in Hamburg. Prices still falling in Middle East and African ports 'Lacklustre demand' in Suez. Bunker prices offer hope for container line Falling fuel prices should have 'a positive effect' on Zim's 2012 results. LNG cheaper than scrubbers, says study Payback on investment likely be shorter, says joint study by GL and MAN. Bunker prices fall in Asian port hubs Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Wednesday. UK bunkering firm receives $9.3 million bunker tanker Lerrix can carry 500 mt of IFO material and 600 mt of MGO. High bunker prices support vessel scrapping Owners of older tonnage will hesitate to take vessels through 'special surveys' if bunker prices remain high, says Golden Ocean. Infrastructure needed for Asian LNG bunkering operations The availability of 'good proven technology' will be a determining factor in introducing LNG bunkering to Asia, says CEO. LNG tank technology gets Lloyd's Register approval LNG system 'will be of particular interest' for wider use including as LNG-as-fuel tanks. Offshore marine services firm starts fuel reduction campaign Bourbon aims to reduce fuel consumption of its fleet by around 15-30%. Piracy threatens to impact bunkering ops off Fujairah Vessels drifting off Fujairah are 'potential sitting ducks' for pirate attacks, says a maritime security specialist.

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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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