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November 12, 2013

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Hanjin Shipping's CEO Young Min Kim resigns after continuing losses Cosco Group declares ex-chairman Capt Wei Jiafu is free to travel at will Meredith steps down as HPH Holdings boss, Eric Ip steps up January 1 Cargo ship sinks after collision with OOCL Southampton off Hong Kong Asia-Europe rates double, but not enough to right 3 months of erosion US truckers hail bill seeking cost-benefit study on hours of work limits Khorgas border checkpoint upgrade elevates rail crossing to first grade Xinjiang checkpoint 9-month volume up 20.3pc to 36.1 million tonnes Xinjiang Baketu checkpoint 9-month volume soars 155pc to 78,700 tonnes Ningbo Meishan Bonded Area's whole car import checkpoint good to go Port of Oakland breaks ground on intermodal trade and logistics centre V Alexander transports giant column from Poland to central Russia Davies Turner to deploy more longer trailers to cut numbers of trips Peel Ports to install one terminal operating system in the UK, Ireland Lufthansa flies aid-packed Airbus A340-600 to typhoon-hit Philippines Lambert-St Louis airport in cargo deal talks with Brownsville, Texas TNT Express opens Doha warehouse, Qatar 'fast growing express market' Glasgow Airport opens The Hub, 14,000-square metres of warehousing EVA launches Tianjin-Taipei scheduled air freighter service to Bohai Rim

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NOVEMBER 11, 2013
Bhavani Shipping Services & Srinivasa Transports celebrate joining hands to operate CWC CFS in Vizag Iran offers to ship crude to India for free Mega container carriers calling at Antwerp port by the dozen MOL pledges support to typhoon relief efforts in Philippines Packing & securing cargo in containers seen as larger problem Tanker industry conference deliberates on sustainable market recovery MbPT investigating Mahul oil spill Port of Amsterdam's recent mission to India a success, says Koen Overtoom (COO) Shreyas Shipping inaugurates Kollam port with new service CII-WEF ink deal to boost infra investment

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Prague-Athens railfreight corridor in service Russian Railways and IZ-Karteks cooperate Hanjin Shipping changes top slot MOL supports typhoon-afflicted people in the Philippines B Post sees substantial profit growth in Q3 Paccar commences production of DAF trucks in Brazil Freja emphasizing Norwegian and offshore activities FedEx Express opens new facility at Abu Dhabi airport ICTSI records increased volumes and earnings Korean Cargo continuing with Champ Scheck takes delivery of 35 new Kögel Megas Management reshuffle Ekol Logistics staking claim in Hungary Drewry: Asian trade to North America still promising IAG Cargo Q3 volumes and revenues down TEN-T - Neue Projekte, neues Geld Resignation at Cosco Bowman promoted to vice-chairman

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NOVEMBER 11, 2013
Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources to keynote Marine Log OEC 2013 Armed guards deter pirate attack on Torm tanker Matson duo to have most powerful dual fuel engines yet AHTS to have multi step hybrid gear

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NOVEMBER 11, 2013
Drewry container report finds market accepting rate increases Marcon brokers sale of multi-purpose vessel NATO warship detains nine suspected pirates Washington legislature approves parts of governor's Boeing package Vancouver Port Commissionholding budget meeting tomorrow

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NOVEMBER 11, 2013
Trade Route Intelligence: Steadfast trade from Asia to Australasia A new free trade agreement could add momentum, but whether it brings the hoped-of benefits remains to be seen Data Hub: Charter market Depressed rates overshadow Eisbeinessen as panamaxes suffer from lack of interest Data Hub: Box lease update Moderate peak season demand hits container leasing companies Data Hub: Trade Statistics Recent trends in Asia seem to be going in the right direction Ardmore reports improved earnings and supply-demand balance But costs of going public weigh down its third-quarter results Torm tanker guards foil Indian Ocean hijack attempt Port 2 Port also deters attack in southern Somali basin Softship takes care of commercial workflow for shippers Maritime company's software extends to liner operators, agents, ro-ro and breakbulk London Gateway opening strikes a positive note For a start-up terminal to win business from an established rival is no mean feat Bernhard Schulte sells three chemtankers for $36m Deal with Dong-A Tanker marks a busy week for sales Nordic American Tankers posts a narrower net loss Rising voyage revenue boosts bottom line Eurotankers and Teekay close rare suexmax sale Only nine such ships have been sold so far this year BW LPG plans initial public offering for November 25 Company expects to raise $280m on the Oslo Stock Exchange BW Group eyes US Gulf LPG market Vessel chartered out to Geogas on two-year contract The slings and arrows of shipping UK Thoughts turn to the state of the maritime nation as Trinity House turns 500 ICTSI net income rises 29% Terminals in Karachi and Jakarta boost Philippines port giant's results Hanjin Shipping president steps down following liquidity woes Eighth-largest container line ponders ways to shore up its balance sheet China Merchants Energy Shipping secures $510m loan for VLCCs Import-Export Bank of China backs 10-newbuilding booking from home-grown yards Frontline sales lift a flat Diwali week for demolition But scrapping prospects for year-end are seen as improving Teekay Offshore posts higher cashflow Chief executive Evensen signals continued growth in distribution Chinese ports struggle as regional competition intensifies Slowing growth underlies big changes taking place at east Asian ports Frontline's future in the balance as it ponders fate of older VLCCs Fredriksen must decide whether to sell or scrap large tankers Capesizes are in for a bumpy ride This week's rates rebound belies declining fundamental demand

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NOVEMBER 11, 2013
NAT pares its losses HERBJORN Hansson-led Nordic American Tankers today posted lower losses for its latest quarter, as Suezmax spot rates improved Malacca pirates strike PIRATES were reported today to have attacked a second tanker in a month off Malaysia Walvis Bay loan agreed AFRICAN Development Bank said today it is lending ZAR2.9Bn ($338M) to Namibia Ports Authority for a new box terminal NOCC buys back part of bond issue NORWEGIAN Car Carriers said today it has received a committed offer for refinancing a bank facility secured on three vessels CEO quits in shadow of Finnlines losses GRIMALDI'S Baltic subsidiary Finnlines said Uwe Bakosch has resigned after four-and-a-half years as CEO and president Hanjin president resigns HANJIN Shipping said today president and CEO Kim Young Min is resigning, after the company continued to suffer losses and delay in financial support from major creditor banks Bulker S&P remains strong SALES and purchase activity remains high for bulkers, with several Panamaxes changing hands last week NADL files IPO papers NORTH Atlantic Drilling said today it has filed amended registration statements for its IPO in New York BW prices its IPO BW LPG said today it will price its IPO on the Oslo Stock Exchange at 40-50 kroner ($5.8) per share

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NOVEMBER 11, 2013
Same Day? No Way Does the sudden renewed interest in same-day delivery of online orders reveal a genuine underlying opportunity, or will these services fail spectacularly the way Kozmo.com, Webvan, Home Grocer and others did when the dot-com bubble burst more than a decade ago? There is full-on hype over same-day delivery. Declaring that it's... FMC Keeps 'Open Mind' on P3 This is the first in a series of articles looking at the P3 Network's chances of approval in the U.S., Europe and China. WASHINGTON - The Federal Maritime Commission likely will focus on two key words - "unreasonable" and "likely" - as it determines in the coming weeks whether to allow... XPO Logistics Revenue Leaps 173 Percent Recent acquisitions and strong in-house growth powered a 173.3 percent leap in total revenue at XPO Logistics to $194 million in the third quarter. The transportation and logistics firm's freight brokerage revenue, which accounts for nearly 80 percent of XPO sales, rocketed 374.4 percent to $152.6 million. XPO is well on its... Crane Worldwide Logistics Adds Leadership to the Global Compliance Team Houston-November 07, 2013-Crane Worldwide Logistics, a full-service air, ocean trucking, customs brokerage and logistics company, recently announced the addition of Cedrick Young and Harry Gerritsen to Crane Worldwide's global compliance team. Young and Gerritsen combine to add more than 30 years to the compliance team. Young will take over at Crane... Amazon Launches Sunday Deliveries With USPS Amazon.com has unveiled a new partnership with the U.S. Postal Service to deliver packages on Sunday, starting in the Los Angeles and New York metropolitan areas. Amazon Prime members, who receive unlimited two-day shipping on items from the world's largest Internet retailer, can now receive their packages on Sunday in these... USA-ITA rebranded as United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) Yesterday, the United States Association of Importers of Textiles & Apparel (USA-ITA) launched our new brand: United States Fashion Industry Association. Our new brand includes a new mission statement and values statement that more clearly communicates our purpose and direction for the future. The launch took place at the 25th Annual Textile... Symposium on 'Building Florida's Future' brings together key leaders to position region and state's future in transportation, economic development and workforce TAMPA, Fla.-As part of the Florida Chamber Foundation's rollout of the highly anticipated 2013 Trade and Logistics Study on Monday, November 4, some of the state and nation's most notable thought leaders came together to discuss major topics in the areas of regional economic development, transportation, infrastructure and education, leading... Kalmar Ottawa Leads the Way with Emissions-Compliant Terminal Tractors OTTAWA, KANSAS - Underscoring its position as the leading manufacturer of terminal tractors, Kalmar Ottawa is setting a clear standard for engineering trucks that produce fewer emissions and deliver better fuel efficiency while actually improving performance. In 2012, Kalmar Ottawa was the first terminal tractor maker to offer trucks equipped with Cummins... Ryder UK Supplies Tractors to QV Foods' Fleet Ryder has renewed the 12 vehicle fleet of QV Foods, one of the UK's leading suppliers of fresh, prepared and bulk potatoes and vegetables. Under a five year contract hire deal Ryder has supplied a combination of DAF XF105 and CF85 460hp 44-tonne tractor units. The new tractors will operate with... Seko Logistics Joins Advisory Board of the International Omni Retailing Members Association David Emerson, Group Sales and Marketing Director at SEKO Logistics, has joined the Advisory Board of the International Omni Retailing Members Association (IORMA). The Association provides global and regional knowledge for members on all matters relating to the growing world of Omni-channel retailing. IORMA's services benefit businesses, organisations, government and academia... JOC Economist: Bangladesh Garment Exports to US to Keep Falling The cost of apparel production in Bangladesh will rise "markedly" in the coming years, pushing down containerized exports to the U.S., said Journal of Commerce Economist Mario Moreno. The closing of factories for much-needed safety repairs and disruptions of factory hours caused by massive street protests appear to have already increased... JOC Trucking Employment Index Flat in October JOC For-Hire Trucking Employment Index Full-size image Higher employment in such sectors as retail sales and automotive and furniture manufacturing did not deliver jobs for trucking last month.Trucking made few employment gains in October, keeping the Journal of Commerce For-Hire Trucking Employment Index flat month-to-month at 95.7. The index, based on U.S.... Looking Back to Look Forward As the end of 2013 nears, many of us are being asked to forecast what will happen in 2014 as we prepare our budgets. What does global trade growth look like? What about individual trades? Where are carrier rates going? Wrap that up in a package and send it to the... Hiring Dispute Threatens Productivity at NY-NJ Port After the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor held a series of lively hearings in 2010 on work and pay practices at the East Coast's busiest port, Commissioner Ronald Goldstock said the crime watchdog agency's work was just beginning. "Give us five years and this waterfront will be unrecognizable," Goldstock said. Three... Waterfront Commission's Hiring Duties Unique New York-New Jersey is the only U.S. port where the size of the longshore work force is set by a law enforcement agency that must approve new hires. It's been that way since 1953, when the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor was created to clean up job-selling, kickbacks, loan-sharking and... Carrier-Affiliated Terminals Weigh Cost-Cutting Options A significant change in the relationship between shipping lines and marine terminal operators is under way, with carriers placing less emphasis on owning and operating their own facilities and more emphasis on reducing costs and preserving capital. "The days of ocean carriers having their own marine terminals are waning," said Tay... US-EU Restart Free Trade Talks in Wake of Spying Scandal The European Union and the United States began a second round of free trade negotiations in Brussels today even as recent spying allegations have undermined trust between the world's biggest commercial partners. The planned week-long talks are expected to focus on investment, services, energy and regulatory issues. The second round of Transatlantic... Italy's Port of Livorno Sees Future in Ro-Ro Traffic NEW YORK - In the last decade, Italy's Port of Livorno has become increasingly reliant on roll-on, roll-off traffic, signifying a shift in the port's long-term outlook. In 2003, ro-ro traffic at the Port of Livorno accounted for 29.9 percent of overall volume, but by 2012, it accounted for 38.5 percent of... Arkansas Best's Profit Jumped in Third Quarter Arkansas Best today reported net income of $14.0 million in the third quarter of 2013, up 114.5 percent year-over-year from $6.5 million, driven by a "seasonally strong" business environment for ABF Freight System and higher revenue from emerging businesses. Quarterly revenue for the transportation company, No. 11 on JOC's list of... Weakened Typhoon Hits Vietnam After Devastating Central Philippines, Heads for China People walk among debris next to a ship washed ashore in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan at Anibong in Tacloban, the Philippines on Nov. 11, 2013. Photo: Noel Celis/AFP/Getty Images.More than 10,000 people are feared dead after Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) caused widespread devastation in the central Philippines on Friday and...

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NOVEMBER 11, 2013
Grimaldi bins one Italian liner operator Grimaldi Napoli is said to have scrapped an ageing conro as it prepares to welcome replacement newbuildings to its fleet. Golden JV cashes handy John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean and Glencore have sold off a handysize bulker bought from STX Pan Ocean in September. Algoma slips in Q3 Canada's Algoma Central Corporation has posted a dip in third-quarter profit, but the trend for the year is up. Finnlines sells up Finnish owner Finnlines has sold a 1995-built ro-pax to its parent Grimaldi Group. Godafoss hit by fire Crew have been forced to extinguish a fire on an Eimskip boxship for the second time in three years. Still time to vote Voting for the 2013 TradeWinds Maritime Photographer of the Year closes on Wednesday, so readers can still affect the outcome. Premuda increases deficit Italian tanker and bulker owner Premuda has seen its loss double so far this year. Ardmore red but ahead Ardmore Shipping has reported a smaller than expected loss for the third quarter. Allseas back at DSME Allseas Marine Contractors has unveiled plans to build a platform installation and decommissioning vessel that will dwarf its existing giant. Oaktree's growing interest Oaktree Capital has seen its investment in US listed shipping companies grow by over $50m during the third quarter despite selling out of Genco Shipping & Trading. Boxship leak injures two Two people were hurt and another 19 were taken to hospital as a precaution after a leak on a boxship in Belgium. Dragon hit by fire Firefighters have brought a blaze under control on a grounded Heung-A boxship off Vietnam. SSC profit down Car carrier owner Singapore Shipping Corp (SSC) saw its third quarter profit sliced by a fifth despite a huge jump in revenue. Wellington has more STNG Wellington Trust has added to its investment in Scorpio Tankers with the purchase of more shares in the New York-listed owner. Pipavav targets new cash India's Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering is in advanced talks to bring in a new investor. Superstorm causes chaos One crewman was reported missing as super-typhoon Haiyan forced a boxship, a tanker, cargoships, ferries and barges ashore in the Philippines over the weekend. SALT secures $330m Scorpio Bulkers has netted a loan to pay for a chunk of its vast newbuilding orderbook. SBM sells only OSV SBM Offshore has offloaded a diving support construction newbuilding to leave it as a pureplay FPSO outfit. NAT's king cull Nordic American Tankers has voiced hope for an improved suezmax market, suggesting almost half of the orderbook will fail to arrive. Shreyas stronger India's Shreyas Shipping & Logistics has pushed up its profit in the second quarter. Tamai turns it round Japan's Tamai Steamship has returned to profit in the first half despite a revenue drop. Iran's inducements Iran is said to be offering free delivery of crude to India to keep exports flowing. BW LPG prices IPO BW LPG, the world's largest operator of VLGCs, officially launched its Oslo initial public offering (IPO) Monday. Torm beats off pirates A Torm product tanker has escaped an attempted piracy attack off the east coast of Africa. SALT in the city Scorpio Bulkers has unveiled its expected initial public offering in New York while simultaneously providing for existing holders to exchange their stock for shares in the new listing. Hanjin CEO stands down Hanjin Shipping chief executive Young Min Kim has agreed to step down from the post with immediate effect. Shell deal confirmed Tristar Transport has confirmed that it has ordered six MR tankers on the back of medium-term charters to oil major Shell.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2013
Obama promotes infrastructure investment at Port of New Orleans New Zealand ambassador visits Port of Philadelphia Hanjin Shipping CEO resigns, citing losses Hanjin Shipping said Young Min Kim, president and chief executive officer, resigned "to take responsibility for the company's continuing losses and delay on financial support from major creditor banks." Canadian Shipper group 'rebranding' Russian-flag welcomes first VLCC Strong third quarter for Arkansas Best The company finished the third quarter with revenues of $623.4 million, finishing up 7.9 percent compared to the third quarter of 2012. Net income rose from $6.5 million in the third quarter of 2012 to $14 million. Port of Los Angeles offers incentive to shippers Under the program, ocean carriers will earn $5 per TEU for each incremental container shipped through the port in 2014. The rate jumps to $15 per TEU if a carrier's container volume grows by 100,000 or more units during the year. USDA opens Atlanta plant import inspection station Since 2005, plant cargo into Atlanta has increased from fewer than 4 million plant imports to more than 200 million plants, according to officials. Atlanta is also the second-busiest point of entry for flowers. ICTSI volume, profits up with help from new terminals FMC reviews 34 OTI license applications

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NOVEMBER 11, 2013
OW Bunker 'valued at up to $895 million' 'No final decision on listing.' Markets react to cut in fuel oil exports Fujairah prices at double-digit premium to Singapore benchmark as Iranian sanctions continue. Prices firm in Fujairah Avails 'very tight' in Middle East hub. Prices start week firm across Europe Avails continued to be tight in Rotterdam. Online auction cuts lubes' costs Process involved intensive preparation work but proved worth it, says company. Port on track to meet PM emission reduction target 'With our shore power project, we expect to knock another 11 tonnes of diesel particulate matter out of the air.' Delayed payments can restrict company growth Which makes judging a counterparty's credit worthiness correctly all the more important, says senior bunker exec. Mauritius to 'liberalise' bunker sector Finance minister wants bunkering to be at the centre of the island's marine services. Asian IFO prices start week higher Supplies remain tight in Busan. Chinese bunker supplier plunges into red Firm's revenues halved over the year. Andatee regains compliance on Nasdaq ruling Development a 'significant achievement' for Andatee, notes chairman. Dry bulk firm narrows quarterly losses Fuel efficiency upgrade programme expected to generate 'considerable fuel savings' going forward. 'Image problem' of bunker hedging needs to be tackled Shipowners should also not be intimidated by use of complicated jargon, says KPI Brigde Oil spokeswoman. UAE firm to add 'eco-friendly' vessels to fleet High bunker prices spurred $200 million deal.

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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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