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February 15, 2013

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China Shipping levies US$700/TEU peak season surcharge March 15 Maersk cancels Asia-north Europe AE-9 loop again as demand slackens Suez trumps Panama, Maersk redeploys TP-7 from Asia to US east coast CMA CGM settles debt restructuring with banks and gains new funds US FMC seeks greater regulatory scrutiny into TSA-WTSA merger deal Port of London slips 10pc overall, but container volume up 2pc in 2012 Port Tracker: 2012 US import boxes up 2.9pc - more expected in 2013 Hong Kong to restrict exports of infant formula to combat parallel trading 'K' Line India starts shipping motorbike carriers over long hauls in Delhi APS Technology to provide OCR solutions for TraPac's automated US terminal TOC CSC Asia conference in HK to discuss role terminals in supply chain DB Schenker to build US$55 million logistics base near Changi airport Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson cargo slips, but passenger volume sets record Boeing's 787 battery assessment underestimated risk 1,000 fold: NTSB Government gives go-ahead to air cargo complex at Mangalore airport CAAS, NTU set up air traffic management research unit in Singapore

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013
Allcargo Logistics sees jump in total revenue, operating profit for nine-month period China Navigation launches next generation multi-purpose vessels NYK receives highest rating on SMBC Environmental Assessment Loan for third consecutive year Cotton Board increases export & import estimates India-EU free trade pact may be delayed Eleven companies show interest in Ennore Port s box terminal project JNPT wins Major Ports cricket tournament Vizag General to commence operations at Visakhapatnam terminal Gateway Distriparks' Vallarpadam CFS commences full scale operations L&T Construction secures orders worth INR1,401 cr. in Jan.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013
Air Madagascar reduces services to Asia The southern African carrier Air Madagascar is cutting its services to Asia today (14 February), as it is reducing its Antananarivo-Bangkok-Guangzhou operation from three to two we... Lufthansa with 1,000 t of roses on board Lufthansa Cargo is flying millions of red roses on fully-laden freighters to Europe in time for bumper sales at high-street florists on today's Valentine's Day. Over the last few... Poland's airfreight volumes shrinking again Poland's airports had to cope with a 1.5% shrinkage in airfreight in 2012, the year in which the country and Ukraine co-hosted the European football championship. According to the ... Volvo: decrease in truck market in Europe and Brazil/growth in North America and Japan The Volvo Group delivered a total of 58,626 trucks in Q4/2012, 15% less than in Q4/2011. Last year, sales of heavy-duty trucks in Europe 28 (EU minus Bulgaria plus Norway and Swit... CMA CGM offering new connection to Russia The French shipping company CMA CGM and its partner Fesco-ESF are adding the Russian port of Ust Luga to their loop D sailing schedule. In the near future a weekly scheduled contai... Safmarine MPV appoints Royal Burger Group as Benelux liner agent Safmarine MPV, which was established in January 2013 in Antwerp (Belgium) as an independent business within Denmark's A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, has appointed Royal Burger Grou... IRU: TIR system is best tool for ensuring traceability and security The TIR international transit system, established by the United Nations TIR Convention in 1959 and revised in 1975, is the only truly global customs transit system, providing trade... Viking train sees 100-fold increase in cargo volumes The volume of cargo transported by the Viking train has increased more than one hundred-fold since it was launched on 6 February 2003. A total of 58,900 20ft containers were hauled... Bulgaria: ERTMS contract awarded Bulgarian National Railway Infrastructure Company (NRIC) has awarded a contract to install ERTMS on the country's 133 km Sofia - Plovdiv line to the consortium of Thales Austria an... Iata names new general counsel The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has appointed Jeffrey N. Shane as general counsel. Shane will start working with the association on 2 April 2013 and will be base... New CFO for Asco Group The Asco Group, an international oil and gas services company, has selected Mark Walker as its chief financial officer. Walker was formerly the group finance director for Charger E... JF Hillebrand provides white-glove service for exclusive wine collection JF Hillebrand, a leading logistics provider to the global beverage market, recently managed the transportation of a highly-valuable consignment of one of Australia's most prestigio... TNT Post and Hermes: new delivery alliance in Germany The mail service provider TNT Post and parcel carrier Hermes have launched a new strategic sales partnership in Germany. The two companies said the alliance would mean business cus... Michael Schächer is ACG Air Cargo Germany's new CEO ACG Air Cargo Germany has appointed Michael Schächer as its new CEO, effective immediately. The decision was taking at a meeting of the company's partners. Sch'cher previously held... Eurogate applies for short time work in JadeWeserPort Wilhelmshaven The operator of JadeWeserPort in Wilhelmshaven, Germany's only deep water port, wants to reduce staff working hours, due to a dearth of containers, and has submitted the relevant a...

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013
STX OSV announces three OSCV orders in one day Bouchard orders 250,000 bbl ATB at VT Halter Private equity firm acquires Kobelt DOF Subsea comments on Harvey Gulf charter Visemar RO/RO to have complete MAN propulsion package STX OSV books OSCV order from Solstad Offshore

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013
Portland Port Commission Oks rent rebate scheme with ICTSI Port of Los Angeles sees dip in January cargo volume numbers Diana Shipping sets series of vessel moves Port of Seattle Commissioner announces plans to resign post FreeSeas announces reverse stock split program

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013
India drives demand for thermal coal shipments Shipping industry players hope nation's desires to become greener will not dent shipments Closure at Jamnagar refinery highlights its growing influence Global tanker trades now turn on India's huge facility FreeSeas puts reverse split into effect Handysize bulk owner bumps up share price under Nasdaq delisting threat Gdynia prepares for growth as privatisation heads for completion Poland's Baltic Sea gateway to boost handling capacity for larger boxships DCT Gdansk to handle 18,000 teu ships at a new terminal Plans to build second facility will raise Baltic hub's total box capacity to 4m teu Russia's Asian exports boost aframax demand Demand from Asia and global politics have made Eastern Siberia prime for development Cruise Lines International Association's response Clia's mission is to provide a 'safe and secure environment' Well-known ghosts of maritime industry Lifeboat drills remain a dangerous area for seafarers France set to pass new shipping legislation Bill upholds post-Erika principle of owner liability for pollution Euroseas stalks attractive buying opportunities Owner puts first vessel in pool as bulkers start to come off supportive charters Diana prevails at kamsarmax auction Shipowner snaps up former Deiulemar bulker for about $19.7m to add to dry bulk fleet Early signs are positive for supply of product tankers, says BIMCO Total of 77 new ships entered fleet last year Hyundai Merchant Marine doubles annual loss to $922m Operating losses widened to Won520bn Chile boosts business for product tankers Trade from US to South America rises, reflecting growing energy requirements from developing countries Trade makes shipping 'critical' to sustainable future Exclusive interview: Industry is force for good but must serve the world with far less CO2, maintains environmentalist behind SSI Sam Kendall-Marsden's step by step guide to dealing with disaster What to do before, during and after an incident How to survive a casualty Standard Club claims chief shares advice Korea Line loses preferred bidder and faces delisting Hahn & Co pulls out over disagreement on debt guarantees Perilous times for Korea Line Struggling company faces delisting unless it finds a rescuer Latest pirate attack in Niger Delta indicates growing K&R risk Master and chief engineer of supply vessel Walvis 7 confirmed as hostages Genmar's tanker deal of the century Tie-up with Unipec to form Unique Shipping pool gives hope to others like OSG Shipping Corp of India reports $24m nine-month loss Container division ekes out a profit for the period MOL extends presence in Burma Japan line sets up unit under permanent licence to explore further development Wilh. Wilhelmsen sees 87% rise in full-year operating profit Despite rocketing profits, company still remains cautious about market growth US regional talks remain in spotlight as ILA releases pay deal details Tentative draft shows union and employers in apparent harmony over wages and container royalties at US east and Gulf Coast ports Countdown to catastrophe OSG's tax issue called a 'smoking gun'

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013
Pittas sees 'challenging' 2013 at Euroseas NASDAQ-listed Euroseas today reported quarterly losses and warned of tough conditions ahead in both its drybulk and box ship markets Röhlig's gross profits grow by 14% y/y RöHLIG Logistics, one of Germany's leading midcap ocean freight forwarders, today reported flat profits for last year but strong revenue growth Ports buoyed by Obama THE US PORT sector has praised President Barack Obama's proposal for private investors to pay for improvements Kochi strike settled A STRIKE was settled this evening at an Indian container terminal, Fairplay was told today US docker deal outlined BONUSES paid to US East and Gulf Coast dockers will continue to be based on container weight for the next six years under a new labour accord Box sector seen keeping eyes on the prize BOX LINES are likely to keep focusing on profitability rather than market share amid sustained weak demand growth, BIMCO predicted today ABG's profits dive 60% INDIA'S largest private yard, ABG, today reported 60% year-on-year plummet in net profits for its October-December quarter DSV buys Seatainers DANISH logistics and forwarding giant DSV has signed an agreement to acquire compatriot service provider Seatainers Wilhelmsen warns of soft volumes in 1H13 NORWAY'S Wilh Wilhelmsen today predicted soft volumes in 1H13 but still expressed optimism about its long-term prospects Mercator dragged down MOUNTING losses at its Singapore subsidiary Mercator Lines plunged parent Mercator of Mumbai into the red for its October-December quarter Odfjell dragged to losses WEAKNESS in the chemical tanker market and continuing problems at its Rotterdam terminal dragged Odfjell to losses for its final quarter and full-year 2012

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013
UPS, Jabil Team Up on Reverse Logistics Services UPS has formed a strategic collaboration with Jabil Circuit, an electronic product solutions company. UPS's logistics and distribution business unit and Jabil Aftermarket Services will provide reverse logistics solutions for return and repair programs for high-tech original equipment manufacturers, service providers and enterprises.... Lithium Ion Aircraft Batteries Banned as Cargo on Passenger Planes Pending the outcomes of investigations now being carried out in the U.S. and Japan, the president of the council of the International Civil Aviation Organization has provisionally approved an interim amendment that will prohibit the carriage of lithium ion aircraft batteries as cargo on passenger airplanes. The new amendment will rescind... American Airlines, US Airways to Merge Both boards of directors at American Airlines and US Airways have approved a merger agreement that will combine the AMR Corporation carriers into a single unit, collectively worth about $11 billion, based on the price of US Airways stock as of Feb. 13, 2013. The combined airline will operate under... Greatwide, Cardinal Logistics Complete Merger Dallas-based Greatwide Logistics Services and Concord, N.C.-based Cardinal Logistics Management have completed their merger. The combined dedicated contract carriage and logistics services provider now has more than 125 operating locations, specializing in grocery, bulk food, retail, metals and building products, across the U.S. and Canada. John Tague is chairman and CEO of... LA-LB Container Volume Climbs The Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex began 2013 with a strong showing as the total container volume increased 5 percent over January 2012. Containerized imports increased 5 percent, and exports were up 1 percent over the same month last year. The news was especially welcome because the nation's largest port complex in... BIMCO Optimistic on Container Trade Outlook U.S. demand for containerized imports is picking up and underpins hopes that it will soak up excess vessel capacity as the year progresses, Bimco said in its Shipping Market Overview & Outlook for February. "There is room for some optimism in the container ship business, as witnessed by the number of... Watermelon Board Proposes Changes to Importer Membership Requirements The National Watermelon Promotion Board has recommended the elimination of the Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan importer membership condition that requires importers to import more than 50 percent of the total volume handled and imported in order to qualify as an importer member. The change would allow for additional parties to... Sino-Global Reports Loss, But Results Improve Sino-Global Shipping America reported a net loss of $564,854 in the second quarter of fiscal year 2013, ending Dec. 31, 2012, improving from a net loss of $827,385 in the same quarter in the previous fiscal year. Quarterly revenue decreased 20 percent from $8.0 million in 2011 to $6.4 million in... Weber Logistics, Aspen Logistics Form Alliance Weber Logistics and Aspen Logistics have formed an alliance, combining their warehouse and direct delivery networks in the western U.S. The third-party logistics companies now offer 6.5 million square feet of space across 19 distribution centers and a direct delivery fleet with freight transfer facilities in California, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Utah... Vitran Sells Supply Chain Operations to Legacy Vitran Corporation has reached an agreement to sell its supply chain operation division to Legacy Supply Chain for $97 million, subject to certain working capital adjustments. The North American transportation firm intends to use a portion of the net proceeds from this transaction to reduce its outstanding debt under its senior revolving... Globe Express Names Slotten SVP, Commercial Exec Christopher Slotten, Globe Express Service's new senior vice president and chief commercial officer. Globe Express Services has hired Christopher Slotten as senior vice president and chief commercial officer. He will join the company on March 1. In his new role, Slotten will focus primarily on leading the logistics company's global growth strategy... Debating the Federal, State Role in Infrastructure If the Feb. 13 House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing often seemed a pre-emptive strike against "devolutionists" seeking to shift control of the infrastructure purse strings to the states, that's because it was just that. New T&I Committee Chairman Bill Shuster, R-Pa., made it a point to trace the federal role... South Carolina Ports' Chief Calls for New Way to Fund Dredging The U.S. government should establish a set of priorities for deepening of ports and harbors and create a new way of funding projects that make strategic sense for the nation's trade needs, according to Jim Newsome, president and CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority. In a wide-ranging interview with The... Prologis Signs Build-to-Suit Deals With BMW of North America Prologis has signed two build-to-suit agreements with BMW of North America totaling 609,000 square feet. The first facility, totaling 326,500 square feet, will be located in Redlands, Calif., in the state's Inland Empire submarket at Prologis Redlands Distribution Center 11. The facility will provide an expansion option for an additional 96,000... Index Shows Trucking Capacity Tightened in December FTR Associates' Shippers Condition Index recorded a reading of -4.9 in December, reflecting tightening capacity, which is expected to get "significantly worse" by mid-2013. The SCI reading is expected to be about five points lower than the current reading by mid-summer, as transport costs will continue to rise as freight continues... Union Pacific Names Regional VPs of Public Affairs Union Pacific Railroad has promoted Donna Kush to vice president of public affairs of the northern region, Brenda Mainwaring to vice president of public affairs of the southern region and Tom Lange to assistant vice president of corporate communications. Kush currently serves as assistant vice president of corporate communications. She joined...

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013
DCT Gdansk hires Kwiatkowski The Polish box terminal DCT Gdansk has appointed Maciek Kwiatkowski as CEO to succeed Boris Wenzel in April.The port executive has 30 years of experience within ... Maersk to switch canals on USEC loop Alphaliner reports that from April it is expected Maersk Line will re-route its TP-7 Asia - USEC service via the Suez - rather than through the Panama Canal as ... Nordic states and Russia in High North transport plan In a landmark initiative, three Nordic states have entered into a formal joint plan with Russia to develop a co-ordinated transport strategy that focuses on all ... TAL outlook good on carrier reliance Intermodal container and chassis lessor, TAL International Group, posted an 18.6% increase in full year profits last year, compared to the year before, at $130.1m ... Regional negotiations remain in spotlight as ILA releases details of coastal wage deal Bargaining for local employment agreements at US East and Gulf Coast ports, particularly New York-New Jersey, remains the wild card in cementing a new six-year ... Jade-Weser-Port puts 400 on short-time working Germany's newly-opened deepwater container hub JadeWeserPort is to put its 400-strong labour force on part-time working, a spokeswoman for the majority partner ...

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013
ESEA outlines menu Euroseas is exploring the sale-and-purchase (S&P) market for opportunities to expand its fleet of containerships, according to chief executive Aristides Pittas. Lunde eyes the end Prominent banker Dagfinn Lunde is preparing to take his age-mandated retirement from DVB Bank at the end of this year, he tells TradeWinds this week. OSG loses pool boss The tanker market was reeling Thursday amid reports that embattled US tanker owner Overseas Shipholding Group has been hit with another high-profile departure. OSG loses pool boss Kevin Wise called in to head Core Petroleum's fledgling management offshoot. DSX wins Deiulemar auction Diana Shipping has emerged as the buyer of a kamsarmax bulker that was put up for auction by administrators overseeing the bankruptcy of Italian operator Deiulemar Compagnia di Navigazione. Onassis sitting on $60m An investment in Peter Livanos-led GasLog is worth almost $60m to the Onassis Foundation. Hat trick for STX OSV STX OSV has scored a Valentine's Day subsea threesome with Norwegian offshore shipowners. Farstad back at STX OSV Farstad Shipping has dialled up STX OSV for a subsea construction newbuilding. Excel doubles up Glencore has hired a second Excel Maritime vessel in as many days to continue a push in the panamax period market. Farstad profit plunges Farstad Shipping suffered its worst final quarter in the past five years due to the faltering North Sea spot market. Pittas a penny out Aristides Pittas-led Euroseas posted a marginally deeper than forecast loss in the fourth quarter as weak bulk and container markets left it in the red for the full-year. Loss bigger at Belships Norwegian bulker owner Belships has hinted at potential newbuildings as it posted a wider loss for 2012. Mermaid swings to black Thoresen Thai Agencies spin-off Mermaid Maritime has seen a change in fortunes thanks to the flourishing subsea services business. Officers kidnapped The master and chief mechanic have been taken by pirates from an anchor-handler off Nigeria. Silvia in crew row Bangladesh's Silvia Shipmanagement has been caught in the middle of a row over pay on a bulker stuck in India. Valentine's Day split Troubled Greek bulker owner Freeseas is completing a reverse stock split in order to keep its Nasdaq-listing alive. Samsung to get busy Samsung Heavy Industries of Korea is tipped to build order momentum in the first half of 2013. Dof makes Harvey move Oslo-listed owner agrees term deal for Jones Act compliant newbuilding. Dof makes Harvey move Dof Subsea has entered into a long-term charter deal for a rare Jones Act compliant offshore support vessel newbuilding. Fortuna goes aground A Norwegian cargoship remains stuck off Denmark after two refloating attempts failed. Eyes on Golden axe Knowing eyes will again be focused on potential newbuilding cancellations when Golden Ocean reports its fourth quarter earnings next week. Bigger is better India's Shreyas Shipping & Logistics has made it back into profit after expanding its fleet last year. Four for Femco Femco has turned to Sinopacific Shipbuilding for a quartet of anchor handling tug supply vessels. Shadow turns SBM red SBM Offshore has seen one-off items push its bottom line into the red for the second year in succession. KLC sale collapses The sale of bankrupt Korea Line Corp (KLC) has collapsed after debt talks failed. Norwegians in CSV strike Solstad Offshore has returned to STX OSV for a new construction vessel after securing long-term employment for the ship with Reach Subsea. SCI loss widens Shipping Corp of India (SCI) has posted a bigger loss for the first nine months as its tankers and bulkers racked up a deficit. Dolphin nails fundraiser Dolphin Group has raised the funds needed to finance a facelift on a chartered in GC Rieber Shipping vessel. Deeper red for Odfjell A poor chemical tanker market and difficulties at its Rotterdam terminal frustrated Odfjell in the fourth quarter of 2012. Visemar orders ro-ro Visemar di Navigazione has returned to the newbuilding arena to order a new 'green' ro-pax ferry it has emerged. Big miss for WW Wilh Wilhelmsen ASA has disappointed the market with a fourth quarter profit which came in a long way short of expectations. Peel brings in Deniz UK group Peel Ports has brought in a bigger multipurpose (MPP) vessel for its Manchester Ship Canal service. Korea plots yard project Korea's government has signed a deal to develop a port and shipyard in Equatorial Guinea. China log imports improve China's log imports saw a recovery in volumes in the second half of 2012 after a weak first six months of the year, say analysts. Uljanik falls to a loss Croatia's Uljanik is no longer the only profitable shipyard in the country. CAI profits jump 35% CAI International looks to have had the best quarter amongst the public container lessor with profits up nearly 35%. TAL profits inch up Higher costs have stopped increased revenues feeding through to the bottom line at container lessor TAL International. Exmar eyes US LNG Exmar is teaming up with EDF Trading to jointly look for small-scale LNG export opportunities in North America.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013
UPS presents aftermarket service Union finds holes in FAA's fatigue rationale The Independent Pilots Association has found that the federal agency overstated the costs associated with applying its new pilot-fatigue rules to cargo carriers by at least $175 million. American, US Airways to form largest U.S. airline The boards of both airlines approved a merger yesterday after months of negotiation behind closed doors and endless speculation by the press. The merger is expected to be completed in the third quarter. Wilhelmsen forecasts soft volumes in early 2013 "Auto volumes picked up from the previous quarter, supported by stronger export volumes from Korea. High and heavy shipping volumes, healthy in the first half year, slipped in the third and fourth quarters," the company's CEO said. ICAO action bars plane lithium batteries These plane batteries are at the heart of an ongoing investigation by the FAA into problems with the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Almost a month ago, the lithium ion battery fueling one of these planes in Boston caught fire. ProLogis to build 2 DCs for BMW CN abandons support for iron ore development Freightgate releases NVO NRA self-service module ILA releases master contract details The ILA noted the agreement is "subject to the drafting of final contract language and acceptance by the ILA membership" and the new master contract will not take effect until all local bargaining is concluded. Holland leaving Port of Seattle commission Data2Logistics brings Newcom on board

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013
Study: Cargo volumes in Great Lakes region recovering Study also identifies options to revitalise vessels by re-powering older vessels that still use steam engines with modern conventional diesel or LNG diesel engines. 'Fast vessel' twisted fin design unveiled The system provides fast ships with tangible energy savings. Prices close on firm note in Fujairah But outlook mixed in South African ports. Bunker prices display softening trend in Rotterdam But mixed pricing outlook in other key bunkering hubs. Seafarer dies during bunkering operation Investigation into incident pin-pointed lack of cut off switch as cause. Shipowners and scrubber manufacturers 'in limbo' 'Regrettable that certainty has not been provided with regard to which technologies will be acceptable,' says IPTA. IBIA says goodbye to Charlotte Egan Egan enjoyed getting to know members of 'close-knit industry'. Dan-Bunkering hires new chief accountant He joined firm on February 1. Bunker prices in Asia showing decline Only Hong Kong prices of benchmark 380 cSt bunker fuel increased. Total's 2012 profit slips 20% Figure was weighed down by non-recurring items. Singapore-listed shipowner in the red Mercator posted a $72.7 million loss for the nine months ended December 31, 2012. TOTE, GPA announce LNG bunkering plans 'Proactive strategies' necessary with tighter emission controls and the increase in cargo. Strong winds disrupt bunkering in Japan Deliveries from refineries affected.

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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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