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September 24, 2013

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International Chamber of Shipping backs emission reporting, but that's all OOCL switches US$105 million in intermodal business from CP to CN Hapag Lloyd's US$338 million bond to pay debt well oversubscribed Singapore's rosy trade numbers rescued by oil as other segments decline Cargo volume on Pearl River and its tributaries grows 15pc in August Many China yards expected to fail despite topping Korea in orders Westports cites double-digit compound growth as IPO bid takes placements Limiting wreck removal liability creates fresh problems: British official US Senate mulls bill to fight cargo diversions via Canada and Mexico Canadian Pacific shuts shop, Ottawa backs noise protest, 130 local jobs lost India's Bhavani Shipping Services moves east, opens office in Port Klang Cargotec's Kalmar to supply 6 E-One2 RTGs to Indonesian Surabaya terminal IMarEST carbon emission conference on mandatory controls October 22 Maritime corrosion protection conference in Shanghai October 24 Air France to shed 3 freighters, close cargo centre to cut costs Logistics confidence index rising, indicates improving air freight Turkish Cargo flies to Singapore via Karachi and 47 network destinations Imperial Air Cargo demands probe into South African Airways Cargo pricing

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2013
BBC Chartering assists rescue operation of Syrian refugees CSCL, UASC launch container service covering Japan, South Korea, Central & South China & Thailand Debashis Dutta takes over reins at FFFAI Djibouti launches construction of two new ports Felixstowe boosting capacity to handle 18,000-TEUrs ICS Mumbai & SPNM come together in organising an evening seminar on 'Preserving professionalism in the shipping industry' at the NSCI Worli on Oct. 18 Shipping confidence holds firm South Carolina Ports Authority posts highest monthly cargo volume since 2008 ZIM Container Service Pacific (ZCP) adds Qingdao call Port of Antwerp & EXMAR announce strategic alliance for LNG bunkering Port workers plan strike on Oct. 4 Duty drawback rate hike will boost garment exports: AEPC Forex reserves up by $544.7 m to $275.35 bn FY13 iron ore exports dip 70 pc JSPL to set up 350-MW power project in Liberia

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Development of first trolley-truck goes ahead Khazan-Radzhin railway line reopened First landing of B747-8F in Hahn Safmarine wins ocean supplier excellence award Boeing to close C-17 facility in 2015 Drewry: Brics still growing strongly Burghausen terminal with new operator Gulftainer reinforces international operations New Impatex London airports account manager appointed New bond for Hapag-Lloyd Rift Valley Railways reopens railway line to Uganda Amber Road buys China's Easy Cargo Fingerspitzen und Gabelstapler Umbau - Neubau - Ausbau China Southern increases Istanbul capacity

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2013
Halifax Shipyard wins commercial ship repair contracts Gulf Navigation to sell its VLCCs Rickmers in JV with Apollo Global Royal Princess loses power in Mediterranean Ulstein Verft delivers final vessel to Blue Ship Invest

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2013
Coast Guard detains vessel for numerous safety issues Trees to come down near Portland Airport Dow Jones taps Mitsui for Sustainability Index Port of Seattle releases August container numbers DOC trade delegation to talk cybersecurity in Saudi Arabia/Kuwait

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2013
Diana confirms Deiulemar kamsarmax buy Stefania Lembo to be named Myrsini after delivery in October Navios Acquisition clinches rate hike for six LR1s Charterers extend for 12-18 months with better base rates Strong support maintains capesize rates China generates steady demand for imported iron ore European shortsea players launch north-south service Team and OPDR will link Bilbao, Felixstowe and Rotterdam Baltic players could be exempt from ballast-water convention Helcom ministerial meeting will debate new rules' scope Valencia pilots LNG-powered tractor Unit fitted with emission-control technology will move box-handling equipment Time to address LNG bunkering rules National handling regulations confuse owners and port developers alike Maersk tightens winter schedule Baltic calls Central America-Europe service will serve Kotka and St Petersburg by feeder P3 plans fourth-quarter schedule announcement Contract negotiations continue as network pledges to improve frequency and reliability Global Ports Investments posts 2.6% dip in first-half revenues Long-term growth outlook positive as Russian containerisation grows, says chairman Evergreen mourns chairman Wang Chang named acting chairman Singapore secures central role in LNG shipping developments City state will increase its clout as its gas imports rise Gently up the stream - by gas River vessel operators of inland barges see the benefits of LNG Hapag-Lloyd bond issue raises $338m Proceeds will mainly be used to pay down debt Rickmers joins US fund in ship-purchase joint venture German owner names Apollo Global Management as partner Swedish police investigate master's attempt to flee with detained ship Ageing bunker vessel grounds in Stockholm archipelago Ariston orders more Sea Stallion bulkers Eight high-spec handysize vessels confirmed at Jinling KDB helps Polaris to secure $216m loan for VLOCs order Four very large ore carriers to be built at Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries HHI lands $12bn in new orders January-August bookings make up some 90% of South Korean giant's annual goal Gulf Navigation's board recommends VLCC exit Decision comes after Gulf Sheba seized in Rotterdam last week Shipping fears excess tonnage and heavy-handed regulation But confidence levels stay at recent high, Moore Stephens survey finds

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2013
PETRONAS reported to order 4 LNG carriers MALAYSIA's national oil and gas producer PETRONAS has reportedly placed four firm orders for LNG carriers with Hyundai HI, with options for another four ship DNB targets Gulf Nav's final VLCC DUBAI-based Gulf Navigation said today it will exit the VLCC market, while DNB has now moved to arrest and foreclose on its Gulf Eyadah India seen as weak BRIC INDIA is the weakest link in the BRIC countries when it comes to box trades, according to the London-based shipping consultancy Drewry Nanjing Tanker sees year four of losses NANJING Tanker, a Chinese tanker operator, today estimated it would post losses for 2013, because of depressed crude freight rates Keppel wins deals for new Azerbaijan yard SINGAPORE's Keppel O&M said it had clinched two contracts together worth about $50M through its newly launched 62ha yard in Baku, Azerbaijan Sevan raises loan total to spinoff Logitel SEVAN Marine of Norway said today it has agreed to increase a convertible loan to spinoff company Logitel Offshore by $9M to $60M Rickmers, Apollo form investment JV APOLLO Global Management of the US and Hamburg shipowner Rickmers today said they have formed a box ship investment JV Long-haul box rates fall more ASIA/Europe and trans-Pacific rates are continuing to drop ahead of the end of the peak season Tankers suffer in Middle East crisis POLITICAL instability in the Middle East is spelling more trouble for the already-struggling crude tanker segment, RS Platou said in its latest monthly report Two banks to join Chinese FFA trade CHINA Construction Bank and Bank of Communications are to join the yuan-denominated FFA trade Lianyugang port to issue bonds SHORT-term financing bonds worth 1.4Bn yuan ($228.7M) will be issued on 26 September by China's Lianyungang port, Shanghai Clearing House announced todayc Capesize period hires surge SEVEN Capesize period hires were on the market last week as spot rates hit a new three-year high of $37,443 per day last week

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2013
Container Traffic for Ports of Seattle, Tacoma Declined in August The ports of Seattle and Tacoma's combined container volume in August was 296,289 20-foot-equivalent units, declining 5.5 percent from 313,602 TEUs in August 2012. Loaded international containers moving through the nation's largest port complex dropped 6.6 percent over the level seen in August 2012, with imports down 9.2 percent year-over-year and... Vitran Sells U.S. LTL Business for $2 Million Trucking company Vitran is on a route back to Canada across Detroit's Ambassador Bridge. Matthew Maroun, the owner of the Ambassador Bridge and a trucking empire that includes Central Transport and Universal Transport Services, will pay $2 million for the U.S. less-than-truckload operations of Vitran. The acquisition is expected to close in... First 13,800-TEU Ship Delivered for Evergreen Service A Greek shipowner-charterer has taken delivery of the first in a series of 10 ships with capacities of 13,800 20-foot-equivalent units that will be deployed on Evergreen Line services. The Thalassa Hellas was delivered to Greece's Enesel by Hundai Heavy Industries of South Korea. The ship was named last week in a... South Carolina's Inland Port to Test Potential for Short-Haul Intermodal When the South Carolina Ports Authority broke ground for an inland port at Greer, S.C., it implemented a strategy that was based upon securing an anchor tenant and linking that exporter to the Port of Charleston with multi-modal transportation options that include short-haul rail. Developing a port-dependent inland facility can not... Evergreen Marine Chairman C.J. Wang Dead at 61 Capt. C.J. Wang, chairman of Evergreen Marine Corp., died of illness Sept. 20 at the age of 61, the company said. Evergreen President C.Y. Chang will take over the chairman's duties temporarily until the board elects a new chairman. Capt. Wang joined Evergreen in 1976 as a third officer, was promoted to captain... Early Days at Overnite, Economic Regulation and Expansion The second part of a special program on Overnite Transportation founder J. Harwood Cochrane, 100 years old, and the rise of the trucking industry. Senior Editor Bill Cassidy interviews Cochrane and UPS Freight President Jack Holmes about the early days of Overnite and the company's expansion, largely through acquisition, in... Port Manatee, Pasha Group to Develop Ro-Ro Terminal in Florida An aerial rendering of the planned ro-ro terminal at Port Manatee.Port Manatee and The Pasha Group are teaming up to develop and market a roll-on, roll-off terminal near the entrance to Tampa Bay in Florida. Port Manatee and Pasha Group officials met to sign the MOU. Full-size image The initial agreement between Pasha,... Hapag-Lloyd to Launch Black Sea Service Hapag-Lloyd's new Black Sea Feeder rotation.Hapag-Lloyd will launch a Black Sea Feeder service connecting Egypt's Port Said with ports on the Black Sea and in Israel and Turkey. The fixed-day, weekly service will start in the beginning of October with the following port rotation: Port Said; Ashdod, Israel; Istanbul, Turkey; Constanta,... High Sulfur Bunker Fuel Prices at 11-Week Low Bunker fuel prices - Rotterdam Full-size image Spot prices for high sulfur bunker fuel declined for a third consecutive week in the week ending Sept. 20, to the lowest level since July 5, according to daily BunkerVision price data via international marine fuel oil broker LQM Petroleum Services. High sulfur prices have decreased... Restraining Order Ends Strike Against Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway U.S. District Court Judge John R. Adams has issued a temporary restraining order in Akron, Ohio, ending a strike by workers with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen union against the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway. According to court documents filed by the regional railroad, which normally operates an average... Rickmers Teams Up With US Investor to Buy Container Ships Rickmers Group, the German shipowner, has established a joint venture with funds linked with U.S.-based Apollo Global Management to buy container ships. The joint venture has $500 million available to invest in second-hand vessels over several years. Hamburg-based Rickmers said it will provide technical and ship management services for the jointly acquired... Global Ports' Profit Falls Nearly 26 Percent Container terminal in St. Petersburg.Russia's Global Ports reported its first-half net income fell 25.9 percent from a year ago to $53.7 million on stagnant container traffic and lower oil products shipments. The London-listed company, which accounts for 30 percent of Russia's container traffic, saw revenue dip 2.6 percent to $249.1 million... TPA applauds House T&I Committee passage of WRRDA legislation TAMPA, Fla.- The Tampa Port Authority (TPA) is very pleased to recognize and strongly support yesterday's passage of legislation through the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee that streamlines and reforms federal processes related to dredging in our nation's harbors. This legislation also authorizes needed investment in various American... Port of Tampa to showcase new AMPORTS facility at Automotive Logistics Global Conference in Detroit TAMPA, Fla.-The Tampa Port Authority (TPA) announced that the new Port of Tampa AMPORTS auto-processing facility will be showcased at the Automotive Logistics Global Conference, to be held in Detroit, September 24-26, 2013. Raul Alfonso, the port authority's executive vice president and chief commercial officer, will be a featured speaker... Florida Ports and Partners Meet with Congressional Leaders in Support of Critical Port Legislation TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (September 20, 2013) - Florida port directors and transportation leaders met with more than 20 congressional members in Washington D.C. this week on top seaport issues, specifically discussing the House Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) and its importance to Florida seaports. For the Washington Fly-In, the... FedEx Joins Asia Pacific World Leaders To Discuss Global Trade HONG KONG, September 23, 2013 - Executives of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) have been invited to attend the APEC CEO Summit, along with the world's top business and government leaders in Bali, Indonesia October 5 to 7. By providing a forum for the Presidents of the Asia Pacific economies, and for... Kalmar introduces its latest forklift to the North American market Kalmar, part of Cargotec, presents its latest range of forklift trucks to the North American customers at Breakbulk Americas 2013 exhibition on 23-26 September in New Orleans, USA. The DCG90-180 range is part of Kalmar's new 'G' generation of counterbalanced equipment, which was introduced to the European audiences in 2011. Thomas... Online Master of Science in International Logistics Management Online Master of Science in International Logistics Management from Maine Maritime Academy Loeb-Sullivan School of International Business and Logistics The Loeb-Sullivan School offers an online MS degree program, which launched in the fall of 2013. This builds on the successful campus-based MS in Global Logistics and Maritime Management program that has...

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2013
Cape for Cobelfret Louis Dreyfus has secured period work for one of its two owned capesize bulkers in a red hot market. Iraq to boost output Oil shipments from Iraq will rise for the rest of September after a pipeline was fixed in a southern oilfield. Topaz clinches finance Topaz Energy and Marine has closed out a financing deal with for 12 offshore support vessels. Navig8 stretches six Navios Maritime Acquisition has secured a payrise for six product tankers known to be on hire to Navig8. Ultrapetrol tops up Argentina-based Ultrapetrol shipowner is tapping investors for a further $25m. Diana hammers out another Diana Shipping has confirmed a successful swoop on an auctioned Deiulemar vessel. More for Baltic Trading The underwriters of New York-listed bulker owner Baltic Trading's latest offering have snapped up another 1.8m shares, worth $8.5m. Crude terminal on hold A company developing a potential Lake Superior crude tanker terminal has mothballed the project for the time being. Precious makes it four Precious Shipping has continued to build its orderbook with a contract for a fourth cement carrier at Shanhaiguan New Shipbuilding in China. Global Ports profit down Global Ports has seen its bottom line curbed by the falling value of the Russian rouble. Union backs Steam Packet The RMT union has pledged to back the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company as it prepares to face the threat of fresh competition. Geden sells a sixth Turkish owner Geden Lines has continued its selloff of assets, brokers say. Eimskip kept in the dark Icelandic container line Eimskip has failed in its bid to learn the reason behind a series of dawn raids on its offices this month. Gulf Nav price jumps Shares in Gulf Navigation soared today after the company confirmed its intention to quit the VLCC sector. Capes in demand Demand for an extra 430 capesize bulkers could emerge as the world's four largest iron ore miners ramp up production, Jefferies says. New team for Spain Oldenburg-Portugiesische Dampfschiffs-Rhederei (OPDR) and Team Lines are joining forces for a new run from Spain. Crew contains fuel leak A Greek-managed boxship has escaped a fine for a small oil spill in the Brazilian port of Manaus. Eco a "bonus" Eco credentials offer a "nice bonus" for owners looking to buy new bulkers today but Clarksons doubts if buying the ships is necessary. Aliyev opens Baku yard Azerbaijan's president Ilham Aliyev has officially opened the country's new shipyard as it prepares to build up to eight ships a year. Rickmers deepens PE ties Rickmers Group has entered into a vessel acquisition joint venture for with another private equity company. Aquinas fuel removal halted The removal of fuel from the sunken St Thomas Aquinas has been halted by heavy swell off the Philippines. Golden denies double deal Golden Ocean has distanced itself from the purchase of two kamsarmax resales at New Century Shipbuilding. GPRT scraps boxship Goldenport Holdings confirmed Monday that it had disposed of an elderly containership as it continues to spruce up its fleet. Glenn suspended The US navy has barred Singapore shipowner Glenn Defense Marine Asia from further contracts after its president was arrested on bribery charges. Cadet killed by rope A cadet has been killed and two port workers badly injured during the berthing of a general cargoship in Turkey. Korean bulker aground A South Korean-owned kamsarmax bulker has reportedly run aground off the Russian port of Vysotsk. Princess lost power A recently delivered Princess Cruises ship was temporarily left without power on Sunday during a cruise in the Mediterranean. Cape resales near $50m A Japanese-owned capesize newbuilding resale looks poised to set a new benchmark for secondhand values. Gulf confirms VL exit Gulf Navigation has confirmed plans to exit the VLCC sector and concentrate on the chemical tanker segment. Hapag taps investors Hapag-Lloyd has successfully tapped institutional investors to raise EUR 250m ($338m) from a bond issue.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2013
Drewry: East-West rates rise in August as capacity tightens YRC Freight shuffles top management James Welch has been appointed president of YRC Freight in addition to his duties as chief executive officer of YRC Worldwide. Welch, who has worked as CEO since July 2011, takes over immediately for Jeff Rogers. New York tackles freight rail challenges Since taking office 33 months ago, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has made infrastructure development a key component of his economic agenda, as embodied in the 2012 New York Works initiative passed by the state legislature. House aviation caucus hits membership milestone Insurers told containerships need better firefighting "Fire protection systems have not yet realized that cargo is now transported in containers, as it has been for the last 30 or 40 years. Crews do not have the systems to fight fire," warned a German insurance official. CN considered large crude shipments Pasha finishes Grays Harbor upgrades Cargo growth still impressive at BRIC countries 'Cat fines' pose danger to ship engines Swift: HOS rules reduce utilization 2% Hapag-Lloyd sells bonds ITC rejects countervailing duty call for shrimp imports DHL: Fashion shippers need agile supply chains Kewill unveils new integrated transportation platform The new platform, called Kewill MOVE, is intended to allow Kewill to tap into a wider base of potential users, including deeper offering for beneficial cargo owner (BCO) verticals, the logistics and trade software developer said. Rickmers, Apollo jointly invest in containerships MOL improves on six North America metrics in August

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2013
Huge hull could 'capture wind power' Fuel consumption would be more than halved, claim designers. IFO prices show firm in Fujairah Distillate prices falling in South Africa. Prices weakening across Europe Sharp falls in Southern Europe. Monjasa redeploys bunker trader Move to meet growth in United States. Supplier confirmed in 8-strong scrubber order DFDS puts faith in technology as 'most efficient alternative to using expensive LSFO'. Shipping bank sees cause for optimism 'We believe 2014 will be better than 2013 and that 2015 will be better than 2014.' Falling demand stimulates interest in LNG as marine fuel European terminals are casting around for alternative markets for LNG. US Navy backs alternative fuels project with $30 million 'The United States Navy and Marine Corps rely far too much on petroleum.' Bunker tanker grounded Swedish police trying to determine whether captain is at fault. New refinery begins exports with parcel of fuel oil Two more cargoes expected to be offered. Week starts with general fall in bunker prices Public holiday in Japan. Fuel siphoning ops temporarily halted for sunken ferry High waves disrupt bunker removal. Slow steaming the big fuel saver, says analyst Clarkson argues that the practice will keep older tonnage in play. Bad weather hitting Hong Kong bunker deliveries Suppliers recommend bunkering in port waters instead of South Lamma. Box ferry newbuilds hold prospect of big fuel savings G4 Conro vessels able to travel 10% faster, while consuming 50% less fuel per TEU.

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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

JOBS

Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Zebbug

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

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

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

Livorno

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

SHIPPING

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

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Savona

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

ECONOMY

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

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

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

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Chaff

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

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

LAW

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

River

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

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

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

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

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

YACHTING

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

Trieste

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

JOBS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

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

Erbusco

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

PORTS

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

Riyadh

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

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

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(South China Morning Post)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

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