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February 5, 2013

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US east coast strike threat still looms on New York-New Jersey docks APMT buys cranes to equip Algeciras terminal for Triple-E class vessels Box price indices increasingly used in flexible long-term contracts talks Billionaire Wilbur Ross says shipping undervalued, peaks PE interest too Guizhou to build Hunan-Sichuan interprovincial expressways this year Jiangsu's province-wide box throughput to hit 20.5 million TEU by 2015 USAD takes credit for lifting trade barriers against US exports in 2012 DB Schenker opens warehouse in Serbia to be close to Fiat plant Tianjin automotive imports set record, exceed 410,000 vehicles in 2012 TOC Asia speakers talk of IT shortfalls, south-south trade opportunities UPS quarterly profit US$1.22 billion, sales rise 2.3pc to $14.57 billion Global increase in air cargo brightens 2013 demand outlook, says IATA Cargo pricing tool ready for launch after Virgin Atlantic Cargo success

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013
All major trade lanes see rate declines in last week of Jan. GAC supports 'Pinkathon' Greater Pacific Shipping launched improves connectivity in Eastern Med Mika Vehviläinen appointed President & CEO of Cargotec raises profit forecast for current fiscal Star Freight awarded Certificate of Outstanding Performance by Cathay Pacific Cargo upgrades intra-Asia JABCO services Expanded Panama Canal to be ready mid-2015 GMB dedicates basic life support facilities to Alang ship recycling yard HAROPA s manifold advantages highlighted at Mumbai road show Joseph Chacko commended for efficient administration of Seafarers Centre, Kandla Railways worried about resource generation Dr Varesh Sinha appointed Gujarat Chief Secretary

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013
Kombiverkehr shifts 927, 200 truck consignments to railway The German intermodal service provider Kombiverkehr noted a 4.7% decrease in the number of transported containers, swap bodies and trailers in 2012. The decline in international tr... Globe Express Services (Overseas Group) appoints new CFO/ CIO The logistics provider Globe Express Services has appointed Steve Hankins as executive vice-president, chief financial officer and chief information officer. Hankins, who will... Evergreen to improve connectivity in Eastern Med The Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen Line launched a new ten-day service linking Greece, Turkey and Malta (GTM) at the end of January. The GTM loop is operated by the 600 teu v... Successful test of Vectron locomotive in Channel Tunnel Following the agreement to apply the European Technical Specifications for Interoperability to freight trains travelling through the Channel Tunnel, tests were recently carried out... Bertschi continues to bank on international expansion Bertschi AG, a global chemical logistics service provider based in Dürrenäsch (Switzerland), was impacted by the 2012 recession in the Euro zone, and was forced to accept a decline... France says no need to carry alcohol test kits in trucks Truck drivers in France are not obliged to carry a rapid alcohol test kit in their cab for the time being. According to media reports, the obligation to have such a kit on board wi... Chapman Freeborn moves to new Copenhagen location The global charter broker Chapman Freeborn reported that its Scandinavia team has moved to new premises in Copenhagen. The company is targeting future growth following a successful... Aeroflot postpones flights with new Boeing 777-300ER The Russian airline Aeroflot took delivery of a new Boeing 777-300ER on 30 January 2013, after completing all the necessary formalities. However, according to a statement issued by... airBaltic cargo breaks monthly record The Latvian airline airBaltic achieved a new monthly cargo record by carrying 1,006,692 kg in December 2012, 14% more compared to the same month a year ago. As increasingly more cu... Association of European Ports Community Systems with new figureheads Epsca, the European Ports Community Systems Association has appointed Alan Long, managing director of Felixstowe (UK)-based Maritime Cargo Processing (MCP), as its chairman. Piet t... ITX Cargo cooperates with Yekas Logistics in Turkey The Milan (Italy)-based forwarder ITX Cargo has become the official partner of Yekas Logistics, headquartered in Istanbul (Turkey). The latter is one of Turkey's biggest freight fo... Gefco Ukraine becomes John Deere's logistics partner John Deere, a land care and agricultural machinery producer, has mandated Gefco Ukraine to carry out express deliveries of building components from Germany to Ukraine. Gefco's cont...

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013
Buckley McAllister named President of McAllister Towing Rem adds another OSCV to orders at Kleven Verft Dr. Arthur Sulzer sworn in to Seaway Advisory Board Tentative agreement in port dispute P&I Club warns on Brazil seafarer ID problems Drew Marine completes Alexander/Ryan acquisition New Suez toll hikes will make Cape an attractive alternative PPG's Sigmacare Plus marks 1,000 vessel milestone

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013
Federal mediator announces deal in Maritime Alliance/Longshore labor talks Northwest Division Corps Commander climbs to rank of Brigadier General Port of Vancouver, USA offers free public port tours International Chamber of Shipping eyes Suez Canal rate increase plans Craig Neeser re-elected chair of Vancouver Fraser port board

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013
Stern thrusters banned after flood in Emma Maersk's engineroom Reefer boxes get priority as cargo is discharged from damaged ship Eurofin to take on repossessed tonnage Foreclosures take ship finance advisor in new direction Ocean Rig shifts its headquarters to Athens Jobs cut in Stavanger as driller expands in Greece, Brazil and Angola Ports to use controversial EVDI to discount their harbour dues Rightship boss hits back at claims that environmental index is inaccurate Scandlines targets challenge of SOx compliance Batteries even out load on engines to improve fuel-efficiency Positively prepared Poulsgaard Jensen positions Scandlines for sale UK exit from Europe would threaten shipping, Deeble warns Isolation presents a huge risk, says Chamber of Shipping president LNG supply crunch looms Delayed Angolan exports and Algerian supplies throw supply growth into question ICS slams 5% Suez toll hike Increase could drive owners to reroute round the Cape, warns Hinchliffe Local talks present the 'next big hurdle' for US east coast ports After national breakthrough, Daggett pledges to work towards regional deals Are scrap buyers over-optimistic about price? Brokers report a rush to send boxships to breakers Tanker feared hijacked off Ivory Coast Fate of 17 seafarers unknown after French-owned vessel is reported missing Tanker owners sell older VLCCs as spot market collapses MOL and Sammy Ofer Group offload ships JES sets up credit facility with Minsheng Company owned by local government provides credit guarantee Kepco awards 18-year charter contracts to South Korean owners Two consortia expected to book nine capesize bulkers at compatriot yards Just say yes The US should heed its advice to other nations when it comes to energy restrictions Stena consolidates palm oil presence Bulk owner forms second joint venture with Golden-Agri Resources

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013
Dahlman Rose sold to Cowen NASDAQ-listed Cowen Group has agreed to purchase Dahlman Rose, a boutique investment bank that has a significant presence in shipping capital markets Bergen seeks buyer for stake in Rosenberg The Bergen Group says it is in the process of reviewing major structural changes in its offshore division CMES buys up VLCCs SHANGHAI-listed CMES has announced its second VLCC order, awarding three 318,000dwt VLCCs to compatriot SWS with options for another two Maersk targets harmful reefer containers Maersk Container Industry, which is part of the AP Moller-Maersk (APM) group, has called for tougher enforcement of European environmental legislation designed to force potentially harmful reefer containers out of the region US port labour deal reached LABOUR and management have announced a provisional master contract for US East and Gulf Coast container ports, sharply reducing the threat of a crippling strike Frontline 2012 books two more VLGCs FRONTLINE 2012 has booked another two very large gas carriers at Jiangnan Shipyard, taking its total VLGC orders to six, said brokers JES secures $15M loan SINGAPORE-listed JES International has secured $15M loan from China Minsheng Banking Youngest bulker, Taskent, scrapped A 10-YEAR-OLD Panamax bulk carrier has been sold for demolition, the youngest ever believed to be scapped Chinese secondhand sales up 18.5% CHINESE secondhand vessel transactions increased 18.5% to RMB1.86Bn ($298.56M) in January from a month earlier GAR, Stena Bulk collaborate STENA BULK and Golden Agri-Resouces (GAR), have set up a joint venture that will take over four product tanker newbuildings that Stena Bulk ordered last year and may order additional tonnage itself HPH Trust retains 'buy' UOB Kay Hian said today it has maintained "buy" rating for Singapore-listed Hutchison Port Holdings despite the port operator's below-projection profits for last year ICTSI wins Honduras terminal ICTSI of the Philippines said today it has won the bid to operate the specialised container and general cargo terminal of Puerto Cortes in Honduras Jaya gets 'outperform' grade CIMB Securities initiated Jaya Holdings with an "outperform" rating today, amid higher utilisation and day rates at the yard Oversupply fears grip demolitions CASH buyers have cautioned of further downward price pressures as more ships are offered for demolition amid fast-filling yards in South Asia and the impending Chinese New Year holiday Shell to slow Australian LNG projects SHELL will slow down investments in Australian LNG liquefaction projects due to rising costs, dealing a blow to bullish expectations of LNG shipping

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013
Divers check Emma Maersk stern thruster after engine room flood Divers have spotted the place where water flooded into the engine room of Emma Maersk, leaving one of the world's largest containerships adrift in the entrance ... NAFTA gains Duisburg box growth slows Duisburg, the largest inland port in Europe, increased its container traffic by 4% to 2.6 million teu in 2012 versus the previous year however it represented a ... MSC buys stake in Long Beach terminal Canal 'unaffected' by Egyptian riots With the Egyptian army installed at Port Said terminal buildings to ring-fence the crucial Suez Canal waterway against a backcloth of continued social unrest in ... USEC: 'tentative agreement' reached Retailers and manufacturers using US container ports from Boston to Houston can breathe a sigh of relief after it was announced at the weekend that a 'tentative ...

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013
Eirik Raude in the money Ocean Rig appears to have started the month on a high note after landing an offshore drilling contract and a $1.35bn loan. Billion-dollar baby George Economou's Ocean Rig is closing in on a $1.35bn loan it needs to partially finance three drillships on order at Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea. Genmar ties up two General Maritime Corp (Genmar) appears to have secured employment for a pair of tankers trading in the spot market. Heidmar adds three A leading German shipowner has enrolled three of its newbuildings in Heidmar's aframax and long-range two (LR2) tanker pool. Varun Shipping turns red Costs outstrip revenues at Indian tanker, LPG carrier and offshore vessel owner. Jes gets cash relief Chinese shipbuilder JES International Holdings has gained access to much needed cash after inking an agreement with a local government-backed bank. DR in Cowen's crosshairs One of the most recognizable names in investment banking has emerged as the target of a takeover led by a firm that is looking to break into the natural resources arena. RCL feels pain in Spain Royal Caribbean Cruises has suffered a massive one-off impairment charge related to its Spanish wing. Precious hurt by costs Thai bulker owner Precious Shipping has posted a big drop in 2012 profit despite revenue rising. Rem back at Kleven Rem Offshore has returned to Kleven Verft for another subsea construction vessel. ITC's Progress halted BP is cancelling a charter for a John Fredriksen-owned VLCC. Kepco awards cape deals Four Korean owners have grabbed their share of domestic power group Kepco's tender for nine capesize newbuildings. Atlantic inks ERRV deals Atlantic Offshore has added to its backlog of emergency response and rescue contracts in the North Sea. Stolberg charged with fraud The first charges against former Beluga boss Niels Stolberg have been filed by German prosecutors. Canada gives up The derelict former Russian cruiseship Lyubov Orlova will be allowed to drift indefinitely in the Atlantic after a second towing attempt failed. A2Sea sale "likely" The offshore wind-farm fleet of Denmark's A2Sea may be up for grabs. Triyards wins thumbs up OCBC Investment Research has kicked off coverage of Ezra Holdings spin-off Triyards with a buy rating. IHI to pocket more IHI Corp has raised its full-year earnings forecast after booking a one-off gain thanks to its shipyard merger. Japan okays armed guards Japan is to allow armed overseas security guards on its vessels for the first time. ICTSI inks port deal International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) of the Philippines has clinched a deal to develop and operate a container and cargo terminal in Honduras. BWO in fresh Papa blow BW Offshore has suffered a further setback with a delayed floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit that has already cost the company millions. Tanker taken off Africa? France's SEA-tankers has confirmed one of its vessels is missing off the coast of West Africa. Giant order, small ships Further details have emerged of Indonesia's potentially huge order of new ships in China. Solvtrans fixes finance Norwegian owner Solvtrans has fixed up financing for its new wellboat. Bergen eyes sale Norwegian shipbuilder Bergen Group is in talks to sell part or all of its offshore division Rosenberg. MOL to cull 70 ships Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) wants to cull 70 ships from its fleet in a little over a year as it looks to return to profit. MOL clear out continues Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has reportedly sold a VLCC in what is the latest asset to be put on the sale block as it looks to cut costs. CMES signs for VLCCs China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has signed firm contracts for up to five VLCCs, the company has confirmed. Maersk in Suez scare A Maersk Line containership suffered a power failure whilst transiting the Suez Canal, the Danish shipowner has confirmed. Stena teams with GAR Stena Bulk has teamed up with the world's second largest palm oil producer to form a second tanker joint venture.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013
MSC announces NA export GRI for March 15 ICAO should lead push for air cargo security Thorn named NFTC's WTO working group chairman Suez Canal increasing tolls May 1 Increases amount to 5 percent on tankers and 2 percent for containerships and car carriers, and 3 percent for other types of ships. Tolls vary based on type of vessel transiting, how large it is, and whether it's laden. Emma Maersk disabled, engine room flooded Maersk spokesman Michael Storgaard said divers examined the ship on Sunday while discharging containers at the Suez Canal Container Terminal and found the flooding was caused by damage to one of the stern thrusters. ICTSI wins Honduras terminal bid The 30-year deal will see ICTSI build and operate a 1.8-million-TEU container terminal in the Central American country, with 1,100 meters of berth for container operations and 400 meters for general cargo. MSC, Zim to start intra-Europe service West Sacramento port looks for operator N.C. ports names Miles acting executive director Maersk slows FM3 again Japan considers armed guards to fight piracy Under the bill, drafted by the nation's Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry, armed guards on board Japanese-flagged vessels would be permitted to fire warning shots to deter pirates. DSV starts express service ILA strike averted; bargaining now focused on local issues George H. Cohen, director of the U.S. Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, said "local negotiations are ongoing and will continue without interruption to any port operation." Delta sees small January cargo improvement GAC starts construction on Houston hub 5 U.S. cargo terminals to use Jade system Beer distributor chooses CNG for fleet

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013
Stranded US Navy vessel 'dismantling plan' presented Vessel is deteriorating with dismantling the only supportable option. Bunker fuel 'noon reports' a thing of the past Research shows owners and operators are increasingly turning to electronic operational solutions. Sweden takes case for methanol to the IMO Alternative fuel for ECA-compliance needs to be covered by same regulations as LNG. Prices open week firm in Fujairah Mixed outlook elsewhere across region. Bunker prices head upwards in Rotterdam Hamburg, Gibraltar, Piraeus also record price rises. Cruise operator posts loss for Q4 Fuel costs up by 19% for the full year. Former shipping group CEO faces fraud charges Stolberg 'misrepresented cost of financing newbuilds'. US port strike threat fades Dockers and port bosses reach 'tentative' agreement. China's bunker sales climbing year-on-year New figures suggest China's bunker market grew by 5% in 2012. Fujairah bunker company parts ways with employee Staff member was employed in operations department. Data suggests improved compliance with global sulphur limit DNVPS data show stabilising trend in latter part of 2102 after a rocky start to the year. Input sought on ignition and combustion problems 'Feedback from operators is vital' says CIMAC fuels working group. Asia bunker prices strengthening Singapore's price of benchmark 380 cSt product increased to average $650.00 pmt. Report notes MGO siphoning incidents But piracy down in Asia. Mississippi River reopens following clean up Barge collision cause of spill. Maersk Line to focus on China Chief executive says it is a 'key opportunity'. Chinese firm places orders for new VLCCs The newbuildings will be able to cut fuel consumption by up to 20%. Algeciras bunker sales hit new high Growth in passenger and vehicle traffic behind annual figures.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth

PORTS

Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector

Dhaka

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Bucharest/Sofia

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

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Seoul

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

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue

Southampton/London

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

COMPANIES

Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises

Graz

Investment in Austrian MarineXchange

CRUISES

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

Naha

Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

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

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

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

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

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

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

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

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

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

EDITORIAL

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

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

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

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

Rome

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Hamburg

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

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

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

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

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Paris

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

New York

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

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

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Fabio Maletti's term has expired

JOBS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Matera/Taranto

A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days

SHIPPING

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

Kallithea

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

SHIPPING

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

Marrakech

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

CELEBRATION

Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary

Barcelona

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

JOBS

Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Zebbug

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

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

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

SAILING LIST

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SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

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

Livorno

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

SHIPPING

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

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Savona

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

ECONOMY

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

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

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

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Chaff

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

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

LAW

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

River

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(South China Morning Post)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

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

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

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

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

YACHTING

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

Trieste

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

JOBS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

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

Erbusco

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

PORTS

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

Riyadh

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

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

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

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.

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