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BRIEFS

August 30, 2013

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CMA CGM posts US$268 million net profit, mostly from Terminal Link sale PSA No 1 in top 10 terminal list followed by Hutchison, APMT, DP World Danish shipping giant Maersk drops Iceland, Denmark's former colony Hong Kong July trade value: Exports rise 10.6pc, imports up 8.3pc Indonesian exports will stay robust, despite economic woes: Maersk report Korea's HMM, Hanjin under severe stress as debt load mounts: Drewry Xiamen starts electronic release pilot run for inbound containers South Africa fumbles chance to attract many ships through bad bunkering Phnom Penh box terminal's shallows, poor connectivity impedes success Jiaxing's two multi-use terminals to put into operation near Shanghai LA truckers march back to work at end of 24-hour strike for higher wages Indonesia to reduce imports, lift investment to boost local currency Dredging at the Port of Santos attracts larger containerships to Brazil ICTSI's greenfield Argentine container terminal enlists Cargotec tools Polish state railway sets up Warsaw IPO after striking deal with unions Chapman Freeborn, Air Libya offer new Tripoli-Benghazi air cargo service Chengdu airport rises as important international hub for western China Weak Indonesia rupiah appears to pose no problem for air freight growth Miami's Centurion Air Cargo gets its first B747-400F from Cargolux fleet

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AUGUST 29, 2013
Independent forwarders seen benefiting from carriers focusing on core services India conveys strong concerns to Iran over detention of oil tanker Maersk's first 18,000-TEU Triple-E receives grand welcome at Rotterdam port on maiden voyage Plan formulated to put China s shipbuilding industry back on track Tanker rates may recover with fleets biggest expansion coming to an end India can enhance tea exports to Iran by 80 pc in FY14: ITA India objects to EU's pesticide residue level specifications July soyameal exports slump by 36.42 pc Harbour Maintenance Tax likely to be replaced to make US ports more competitive Vasan asks Major Port Chairmen to take precautionary measures in face of enhanced threat perception Depreciating INR a boon for exporters Domestic insurance pool to be set up soon for Iranian crude imports Engineering exports ride on falling Essar Projects wins INR 700 cr. EPCC order from BPCL

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Ukraine: Lemtrans expands rail transit services Turkish Airline to serve 104th country Knorr-Bremse acquires Railcare in UK Yusen Logistics expands in southern Thailand LUG to serve IAG Cargo in Frankfurt and Munich Menlo to be global forwarder manager for Maquet Hellmann joins forces with UK Pallets CMA CGM's Q2 results reflect industry's contraction Saudia to cancel service to Nigerian city Nagoya and Antwerp sign sister port agreement XTRA Lease adds free tracking to long-term leased trailers GLS Italy granted AEO-F certificate Groupe Eurotunnel welcomes new director New managing director for BLG Autorail

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AUGUST 29, 2013
Everett port board to vote on Mukilteo Tank Farm nod Fire breaks out onboard Maersk Line container ship Seattle artist's work on display at Portland International Airport Oregon, Washinton governors announce Columbia Crossing deal U.S. rail freight traffic rolls to positive side for week

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AUGUST 29, 2013
ILA Clerks Walk Out in Charleston International Longshoremen's Association clerks and checkers at the Port of Charleston walked off their jobs on Thursday after refusing assignment to additional duties, union officials said. "The port's at a standstill," said Kenneth Riley, president of ILA Local 1422, representing general longshore workers. The situation remained fluid late Thursday, and it was... Changes on the Horizon The Port of Long Beach is not the only West Coast container port that is beginning the process of finding a new executive director. At a special meeting of the Seattle Port Commission held on April 2, it was noted that port CEO Tay Yoshitani plans to retire next year. Finding... Containers on Fire on Maersk Ship South of Suez Maersk Line said Thursday that the Maersk Kampala was fighting a fire in two containers within the foremost bays on deck. The container ship, which has a nominal capacity of 7,070 20-foot-equivalent units, was fully maneuverable but drifting south of the Suez Canal. Maersk said all crew were accounted for. No injuries... ILWU Protests Threaten PNW Productivity The International Longshore and Warehouse Union, in a determined effort to protect its jurisdiction - or carve out new jurisdiction - is escalating its picketing activities in Seattle, Portland and Vancouver, Wash. The ongoing demonstrations, which have turned ugly at times, have resulted in occasional disruptions in cargo-handling at the container... To Logistics Officials: Beware of Labor Day Theft Logistics executives should be wary of an increase in theft over the U.S. Labor Day weekend. "Holiday weekends notoriously show an increase in cargo theft risks for transportation companies, shippers and manufacturers," said FreightWatch International, which provides logistics security services. It said in a bulletin on Thursday that organized theft rings are... Fast-Growing Prime Raises Truck Driver Pay The nation's largest refrigerated truckload carrier is raising pay for company drivers and owner-operators following a "stronger fiscal performance." Prime, the seventh-largest truckload carrier, according to SJ Consulting Group, bumped up pay for over-the-road company drivers by 1 cent per mile this month. Owner-operator line-haul revenue increased 4 cents per mile over... California Ports Power Up Attack on Ship Emissions The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have realized unprecedented reductions in harmful diesel emissions, especially from trucks, since the unveiling of their joint Clean Air Action Plan in 2006. Now they anticipate significant emissions reductions from vessels. The ports in mid-August each released their emissions inventories for 2012. Regularly... GCS Taps Rising Demand for Car Parts in Russia Luxgen7 SUVGlobal Container Services has won two automotive supply chain contracts linked to growing demand for cars from Russia's middle classes. The intermodal company is now managing the supply of auto parts from the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk to assembly plants in Cherkessk for Taiwanese manufacturer Luxgen and Chinese... Q&A: Assessing Excessive Value Q: Should a carrier be concerned when a bill of lading has the "Where the rate is dependent upon value ... not to be exceeding $xxxx" section completed and the declared amount far exceeds the tariff (pricing) page for the shipper? Specifically, a shipper recently tendered us a six-pallet shipment weighing... Cosco Reports $366 Million First Half Loss Cosco Container Lines reported a loss of $366 million for the first half of 2013, China Cosco Holdings Co. said in a filing to the Shanghai Stock Exchange Thursday. Cosco's revenue from container shipping fell 1.4 percent even though its container volume rose 8.7 percent in the first half, as average... NAFTA Freight Trade Declined in June Freight trade by value between the U.S. and its North American Free Trade Agreement partners, Mexico and Canada, in June fell 5.2 percent from May to $93.5 billion and dipped 0.8 percent year-over-year. The June decline was largely because truck trade by value dropped 5.3 percent from the prior month and... ILA in Virginia, Baltimore to Vote Friday on Local Pacts International Longshoremen's Association members in Virginia and Baltimore will vote Friday on proposed local contracts to supplement the coastwide master contract the ILA and employers ratified last spring. ILA President Harold Daggett sent a letter to ILA members in Virginia "strongly" urging ratification. ILA members in the port have twice rejected... Zim's 2Q Loss an Improvement on First Quarter Zim Integrated Shipping Services reported a $72 million net loss for its second quarter, up from a $47 million loss in the same period of 2012, but an improvement on the $110 million deficit in the 2013 first quarter. Efficiency gains offset the impact of a weakening global container market. The... Tampa Port Authority voted "Simply the Best" by Logistics Management readers TAMPA, Fla.-Readers participating in Logistics Management magazine's 30th Annual "Quest for Quality" reader poll ranked the Tampa Port Authority first in seaports for world-class customer service, followed by the ports of Houston and Galveston, Texas. "We are honored to have been recognized by our customers and the leaders of the transportation... Kuehne + Nagel Accelerates Implementation of INTTRA eInvoice Solution PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--INTTRA, the world's largest multi-carrier e-commerce network for ocean shipping, today announced that Kuehne + Nagel, one of the world's leading logistics companies, has accelerated its global implementation of INTTRA eInvoice-an electronic invoice presentment and dispute management solution for ocean shipping. Kuehne + Nagel was the first company... Truckers Receive First NYCT Bridge Toll Credits Motor carriers serving New York Container Terminal on Staten Island have begun receiving payments to offset increases in tolls on bridges from New Jersey. After testing earlier this month, the first regular reimbursements were direct-deposited into motor carriers' bank accounts this week, said Jim Devine, chief executive of GCT USA, which... CargoWise announces CMA CGM Logistics, a CMA CGM Group subsidiary, will adopt ediEnterprise Milton Keynes, UK, August 28, 2013 - CargoWise®, a global leader in technology solutions for logistics service providers (LSPs), announced CMA CGM Logistics will adopt ediEnterprise through WiseCloud across its offices in 50 countries over the next 18 months, following two successful pilots. CMA CGM Logistics is a subsidiary of the CMA... Profit Grows at DP World Despite Drop in Traffic DP World booked a 9.1 percent increase in first half profit but warned the outlook remains uncertain and challenging in some regions. The world's third-largest port operator said net income rose to $264 million in the six months through June from $242 million a year earlier, and revenue shrunk 1.3 percent... CMA CGM Profit Soars on Sale of Ports Unit Stake CMA CGM's second quarter net income jumped to $268 million from $169 million a year ago, mainly because of the sale of a large minority stake in its ports unit. This pushed the world's third-largest container carrier to a first half profit of $364 million, compared with a $79 million loss...

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AUGUST 29, 2013
Statoil extends Eidesvik Offshore of Norway has secured another year of employment for one of its LNG-powered platform-supply vessels (PSVs). Euronav resets debt clock Euronav of Belgium let out a sigh of relief Thursday after striking a deal with lenders that gives it more time to repay debt tied to one of its floating storage and offloading units (FSOs). GMLP falls short Golar LNG Partners (Golar Partners) watched its bottom line slide in the second-quarter but management is confident that the company will increase earnings and distributions in the longer term. Golar LNG profit up Golar LNG has reported a big jump in first half income after stripping out the earnings of spin-off of Golar LNG Partners. China Cosco sells again China Cosco Holding Co (CCHC) has disposed of more non-core assets in a move that may see it stave off a third year of losses that could see it delisted in Shanghai. Nordic closer to safety Nordic Shipholding appears to be closer to attracting the fresh investment needed to save the company from going under. Cosco slashes loss Under-pressure state giant China Cosco Holdings Co (CCHC) has chopped 80% off its first-half loss despite a drop in revenue. Dof inks Kiwi contract Dof Subsea has clinched a contract worth NOK 150m ($24.7m) in New Zealand. Nord LB bounces back Norddeutsche Landesbank (Nord LB) is back in profit after making a losing start to the year. Sale boost for CMA CGM French container line CMA CGM's second quarter profit has been bulked up by the sale of its share in ports company Terminal Link. Pac Basin snaps up resales Hong Kong-listed owner Pacific Basin has continued its fleet expansion with a deal for two handymax resales. DSME in mega box deal? Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) appears to have booked an order for three more mega boxships. Erria profit chopped Danish shipmanager Erria has turned in weaker revenue and profit after selling its chemical tankers last year. BWO in recovery The financial impact of a delayed FPSO is now a distant memory for BW Offshore (BWO) as the company reported a huge leap in second quarter earnings. Henry sells stock James Fisher and Sons chief executive Nick Henry has offload shares in the UK company, financial disclosures show. Red ink reduced Israel's Zim has cut its first-half loss as revenue grew in challenging markets. DPW sees profit uptick Dubai-based port group DP World has reported a rise in first half earnings as revenue per teu grew. Zim given more time Restructuring Israeli container line Zim has won more breathing space from creditors to put in place its long term refinancing plan. Finance costs dent ICG Ferry operator Irish Continental Group (ICG) has seen net earnings dip on higher finance costs in the first half, but operating profit was up. NOCC builds earnings Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC) returned to the black in the second quarter boosted by increased revenue from new tonnage. Jinhui ekes out a profit Jinhui Shipping & Transport has seen things go from bad to worse as the company just managed to post a profit for the second quarter. Ezion can't stop fixing Ezion Holdings can't seem to stop agreeing contracts with the company confirming its third major deal in as many months. Ross makes dry move Wilbur Ross has teamed up with the Conti Group and private equity to launch a new dry bulk focused venture. Awilco eyes newbuilds Awilco Drilling is reportedly looking to order up to three North Sea capable semi-submersible drilling rigs. SFI takes market's pulse Ship Finance International (SFI) doesn't plan on pulling the plug on its fleet expansion campaign anytime soon, its chief executive told investors Wednesday. No fear Ship Finance International (SFI) does not appear to be too concerned about its exposure to cash-strapped compatriot Frontline. There will be blood Many market researchers will tell you they don't have a crystal ball but there are tools of the trade that can improve the accuracy of their freight rate and earnings forecasts.

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AUGUST 29, 2013
National supply chain network in pilot stage NAFTA trade stagnated in June Zim reports positive quarter as restructuring continues The Israel-based container shipping company said it had EBITDA in the second quarter of 2013 of $36 million, compared to a negative EBITDA of $6 million in the previous quarter and $46 million in the second quarter of 2012. CargoWise, CMA CGM Logistics link up CEVA opens pharma facility in Miami CMA CGM's profit benefits from terminal divestment The world's third largest container carrier said Thursday it had a consolidated net profit of $268 million in the second quarter, up from $169 million in the same 2012 period. BNSF lists investments for 3 states The railroad on Tuesday identified projects in Washington, Montana and North Dakota that will receive a portion of its record $4.3 billion for capital investment in 2013. It said the expansion is needed to keep up with demand. Ag shippers skeptical of TSA rate increase Ross investor in new dry bulk company PTA Holdings predicts 20% revenue rise Old Dominion releases app DHL continues push into Indonesia DOT awards hazmat preparedness grants The Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness grants, which are issued by the department's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, comes from user fees paid by hazardous materials carriers. U.S., Uruguay tackle trade facilitation Schenker moves into new headquarters STB increases user fees FMC reviews 9 OTI license applications Where the sun don't shine B2C software suites make virtual shopping possible Fruit fight

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AUGUST 29, 2013
CMES pens contract for four 'eco-friendly' VLCCs VLCCs will adopt eco-friendly design and save up to 20% in fuel consumption. Prices continue firming across Europe But little price movement was seen in Rotterdam. Prices mainly firm in Fujairah Prices were soft in the Suez bunker market. Bunkering halted on Taiwan's east coast Storm expected to blow over by Friday. Quadrise ready for sea trials Successful conclusion moves company closer to commercial production. Fuel oil stocks at Singapore hit ten-week high Distillate inventories also up at Southeast Asian bunkering hub. Asian IFO prices stick to upward trend Lacklustre demand seen at most key ports. British port expands berth To make way for two, new generation containerships. Company name change for Romanian bunker player Trading team beefed up with new hire. Baltic Marine Bunker makes operational debut Company performs first bunkering operation at Tallinn port. Reports: New rule could affect Ust-Luga bunker sector Bunkering to be conducted only at berths of existing oil terminals. Chinese fuel oil inventories up on week Partly due to imports of bonded bunker products from Singapore. NAT vessels becoming 'greener and greener', says chairman Firm is also 'in a solid financial condition', says Herbjorn Hansson. Euronav stays on retrofit track Firm took measures in May to reduce fuel consumption across its spot fleet.

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PORTS

Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait

Naples

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona

Noise

The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th

Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth

PORTS

Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector

Dhaka

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Bucharest/Sofia

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

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Seoul

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

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue

Southampton/London

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

COMPANIES

Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises

Graz

Investment in Austrian MarineXchange

CRUISES

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

Naha

Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

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

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

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

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

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

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

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

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

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

EDITORIAL

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

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

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

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

Rome

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Hamburg

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

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

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

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

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Paris

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

New York

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

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

The World Shipping Council (WSC), the international association representing the world's leading container shipowners, has urged member states...

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to bring back four services on the Suez Canal route

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Cavotec and EVIAS sign agreement for charging electric port vehicles on the move.

Stockholm

The Swedish company becomes the exclusive distributor and installer for the port sector of the French company's technologies

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs agreement with DP World to secure terminal capacity in Africa

Hamburg

The agreement concerns the ports of Dakar, Luanda, Dar es Salaam, Banana and Maputo

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

SHIPPING

Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.

Copenhagen

The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.

COMPANIES

ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance

Haifa

Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Fabio Maletti's term has expired

JOBS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Matera/Taranto

A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days

SHIPPING

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

Kallithea

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

SHIPPING

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

Marrakech

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

CELEBRATION

Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary

Barcelona

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

JOBS

Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Zebbug

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

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

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

SAILING LIST

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SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

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

Livorno

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

SHIPPING

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

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Savona

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

ECONOMY

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

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

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

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Chaff

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

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

LAW

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

River

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(South China Morning Post)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

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

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

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

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

YACHTING

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

Trieste

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

JOBS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

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

Erbusco

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

PORTS

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

Riyadh

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

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

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

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