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BRIEFS

July 31, 2013

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MSC splashes out on newbuilds with an orderbook that outpaces all rivals Guangdong ports' 6-month box volume declines 0.8pc to 12.61 million TEU Northern hemisphere shipping peak season less defined, says Drewry report Wan Hai resumes west coast of South America service on 9-ship loop Egypt's Suez Canal maintains normal shipping under military guard Cross-strait shipping shines brightly in otherwise depressed market April's Hong Kong ship collision blamed failure to follow guidelines Western Harbour and Route 3 tunnels toll hikes delayed in Hong Kong Hapag-Lloyd levies Montreal low water surcharge of US$60-$100/TEU Barcelona first half slips 3pc to 828,169 TEU as transshipments fade Only biomedical output escapes June downturn in Singapore manufacturing US Highway Trust Fund near broke, fuel efficiency cuts tax base funds AAT transshipment surge helps Hong Kong groundhandler grow 11pc in June AAPA: Air cargo continues weak, international passengers market strong UPS plane crash report says fatal fire started in lithium battery area UK forwarders urge consideration be given industry concerns on airport Emirates Airlines starts Guangzhou-Dubai all-cargo flight

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JULY 30, 2013
GE Shipping orders 2 Kamsarmax vessels from Japan Logistics sector value likely to touch $ 200 bn in 7 yrs Shreyas Shipping opens east-west coastal corridor for containerised trade A first for JN Port as DP World Nhava Sheva berths vessel with 14-m draught MICT launches scholarship programme for students on completing 10 successful years in Gujarat New tariff guidelines for Major Ports to be announced today RBI keeps repo & CRR rates steady Infrastructure Update

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JULY 30, 2013
Davie names VP Ops, other senior appointments to follow Kvichak pilot vessel completes long delivery trip Fincantieri in research alliance with Russia's Krylov Center Burger Boat to build USGS research vessel Deltamarin to design Wallenius post Panamax pair Crack down will focus on ships' machinery

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JULY 30, 2013
Federal Maritime Commission wants draft strategic plan input Hanjin Shipping set to add Africa service overweight charge Port of Bellingham schedules photo tour of former GP property NYK vessel rescues family stranded in Pacific Lawfirm names Shaun Carroll to maritime/transport practice group

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JULY 30, 2013
Aframaxes muted Soft outlook for week Qingdao named most productive box port 2012 Study also praises Yokohama, Ningbo, Dalian and Jebel Ali Diana remains in the red Expanding owner will continue to gobble up tonnage, with focus on larger sizes Seaspan inks $550m order to beat price rises Wang signs deal before finalising charter terms to avoid paying more for newbuilds What's it worth? Although different yardsticks have merit, mark to market wins out in the end Finnlines reports falling revenues Ferry firm sells a vessel to parent Grimaldi Common ground International law cannot keep up with the changing face of piracy Shippers and carriers at loggerheads over China VAT Customers slam major box lines' planned 6% tax from August Hutchison reports weaker profits Trustee manager counts the cost of acquisitions and dockers' strike Log-jam at New York and New Jersey Disruption could last until September, Hapag-Lloyd warns customers Different interpretations and classifications create deeper issues Common standards are needed but unrealistic, says Oceanuslive's Forbes China Cosco expects to cut its half-year losses Divestments pay off for cash-strapped dry bulk and box giant Grand Alliance gives Tacoma a 29% boost Throughput hits 930,800 teu after port gains Seattle contract Counting pirates with Unclos United Nations bodies take a broadbrush approach The Recaap approach to piracy classification Reporting calculates level of violence and quantifies the economic loss of incidents Demolition decisions Small capesize owners face dwindling prospects for their young vessels True levels of piracy clouded by differing benchmarks Different methodologies make it harder to determine the number of global attacks Belships raises $15m to support dry bulk expansion programme Funds from share issue will help finance a pair of supramax newbuildings MAN Diesel pins its hopes for increased orders on specialist vessels After-sales business dwindles due to shipowner caution about investment Danaos confirms feeder buys as net income increases Chief executive John Coustas warns boxship recovery timing 'at risk' from orders Weaker domestic steel plate price push down subcontinent scrap rates South Asia remains sluggish as Ramadan brings monsoon rains Korea Line narrows loss in second quarter A second offer to sell a majority stake in the company closes next month Seaspan in $550m deal for newbuildings as earnings disappoint New York-listed containership specialist is hit by higher costs on flat revenues

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JULY 30, 2013
Scorched ship docked THE SCORCHED box ship Hansa Brandenburg has docked in Port Louis for repairs, the Mauritius Ports Authority told Fairplay today Chinese steel stocks - and prices - are normalising CHINA'S steel stockpiles and steel prices continuing to normalise and finally nearing last year's levels, said drybulk consultancy Commodore Research today Top returns to black EVANGELOS Pistiolis-led Top Ships today reported a return to profitability in its first half after two years of persistent losses Uljanik yard's losses losses multiply in 1H CROATIA'S Uljanik shipyard said it had net losses of 104.97M kuna ($18.55M) for 1H13, against net profits of 4.7M kuna year on year NY delays continue SEVERE congestion continues to plague container terminals at New York-area ports with no sign of relief until September, according to one of the carriers affected Belships issue completed BELSHIPS, the Oslo-listed bulker group, has completed a rights issue unveiled in June, but the company could sell the intended amount of shares with the help of its principal shareholder Korea Line trims losses KOREA Line reported losses of 5.937Bn won ($5.3M) for 2Q13, narrowing a 25.2Bn won deficit in 2Q12 GPPL's profits rise 124% BIG GAINS in box and bulk cargo helped APM Terminals-run Gujarat Pipavav Port to post a 124% year-on-year surge in net profits today, for its April-June quarter China COSCO losses expected to drop in 1H CHINA COSCO said today it expects to cut losses by 70-85% year on year in 1H13 DSV's profits slip LEADING Danish freight forwarder DSV's profits slipped in 1H13 because of tough competition for cargo and increased investments Revenues nearly triple for Mauritius Ports MAURITIUS Ports Authority, which runs Port Louis, has said it had a net surplus of 607.2M rupees ($19.5M) in FY12 CNOOC expands discharge capacity of LNG CNOOC said today its LNG discharging capacity will increase to 30M tonnes per year in 2014, 67% more than its current level VLGC rates slip VLGC rates have slipped because of the fall in vessel availability in the Persian Gulf, despite expectations of a cargo contango S-Oil seeks VLCC for 5 years SOUTH Korean refiner S-Oil is seeking a VLCC for five years, brokers told Fairplay today Analysts bullish on HHI HYUNDAI HI has received a 'buy' call from stock analysts despite having its 2Q13 profits halved year on year

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JULY 30, 2013
ANA Group Slips Into the Red Japan's ANA Holdings Inc., the parent firm of All Nippon Airways Co., said on July 30 that it slipped into the red in the first quarter of fiscal 2013, which started on April 1, despite a jump in international cargo revenue. ANA Holdings suffered a net loss of 6.643 billion yen... DHL to Provide Services in Australia for Brother International DHL has won a six-year contract to provide logistics services in Australia for Japan-based Brother International. Valid until July 2019, the deal will see DHL's supply chain arm provide warehousing and distribution for BI's print, labeling and sewing products.... Maher Says It's 'Turned the Corner' at NY-NJ Maher Terminals said it "has turned the corner" on the troubled implementation of a new operating system, and that the Port of New York and New Jersey's largest container terminal will be ready when its volume returns to normal levels. Since Maher encountered difficulties with a new Navis terminal operating system... Baltimore Port Gains Market Share on NY-NJ The Port of Baltimore is gaining market share on its big rival to the north, the Port of New York and New Jersey. The gains are coming from its campaign to educate beneficial cargo owners in the Baltimore-Washington area about the cost benefits of importing through Baltimore rather than from New... Deringer Looks to the Future of Regulatory Compliance CHELMSFORD, MA--(Marketwired - July 30, 2013) - A.N. Deringer, Inc., the largest, privately held Customs broker in the U.S. and industry leader in the realm of Customs compliance has entered into an agreement with Kewill, Ltd. to transition to Kewill Customs. Kewill Customs, a next generation customs brokerage solution offers enhanced visibility,... Danaos's Profit Soared in Second Quarter Danaos reported its net income in the second quarter of 2013 was $19.5 million, jumping 117.9 percent from $9.0 million in the second quarter of 2012. Quarterly revenue for the Greek container ship owner was $146.6 million, basically flat compared with the same period last year. Despite the "ongoing challenging state" of... US Steel Imports Dropped 13 Percent in June U.S. steel imports in June totaled 2.441 million tons, falling 11 percent from $2.838 million tons (revised) in May 2013 and 13 percent from June 2012, according to government reporting. The preliminary reporting data showed that imported semi-finished products in June decreased 21.1 percent year-over-year, from 616,000 tons in 2012 to... Celadon's Profit Down, Revenue Up in Second Quarter Celadon Group reported its net income decreased 20.0 percent to $7.2 million in the second quarter of 2013, from $9.0 million in the same quarter last year. However, quarterly revenue for the North American motor carrier, No. 35 on JOC's 2012 list of the Top 50 Trucking Companies, was $162.6 million,... JOC Truckload Capacity Index Rises to 81.3 he Journal of Commerce Truckload Capacity Index rose 1.6 points to 81.3 in the second quarter, its highest reading in a year, as freight demand increased. JOC Truckload Capacity Index Full-size image The index had been flat at 79.7, its historic low, for the previous two quarters, indicating truckload capacity levels were 20.3... Outbound NJ Lanes Pull Down Intermodal Rate Index East-West spot rates, week of July 29, 2013 Full-size image The overall index of U.S. intermodal rates slipped in the week of July 29, mostly due to a drop in the East-West directional index, according to data on all-inclusive 53-foot door-to-door spot pricing quoted by railroads and provided by the 3PL IDS. The... Air Freight Market Demand Inched Up in June The International Air Transport Association reported air freight demand increased 1.2 percent year-over-year in June, compared with a 0.9 percent year-over-year gain in May and a 0.1 percent increase in the first half of the year. Although the strongest improvements in business confidence occurred in some developed economies, overall business confidence,... FDA Proposes Rules to Boost Oversight of Imported Foods The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued two proposed rules under the Food Safety Modernization Act aimed at strengthening assurances that imported food meets the same safety standards as food produced domestically. Under the proposed rule for foreign supplier verification programs, importers would need to verify that their suppliers are... Report: North American Wood Pellet Exports Continue to Rise Wood pellet exports from North America were up more than 50 percent year-over-year in the first quarter of 2013, with the U.K. as the major export destination, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. Pellet exports from North America in the first quarter reached a new record of more than...

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JULY 30, 2013
While you were out... Scorpio Tankers has returned to Wall Street for the cash it needs to fund its latest growth spurt. TOPS back in business Top Ships caught Wall Street off guard Tuesday after reporting a profit that marked the end of nearly two years of consecutive losses. Wounded warrior A handymax bulker controlled by embattled Greek businessman Victor Restis has landed in detention in the US. FSRU Toscana arrives An LNG floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) has finally arrived off the coast of Tuscany, Italy. Amur unwanted An attempt by the Russian government to sell a stake in Amur Shipping has failed again. Samudera slides to red Indonesia owner Samudera Shipping Line has fallen to a second quarter loss after seeing a slump across all of its divisions. Diana Shipping in the red Diana Shipping has been hit by falling time-charter rates as it slumped to a loss in the second quarter. Burned boxship berths Leonhardt & Blumberg's burned boxship Hansa Brandenburg has made it safely to Port Louis in Mauritius. Mermaid wins subsea work Mermaid Maritime's Middle East subsea subsidiary has notched up $40m worth of contracts. Jiangnan sees first half slump CSSC Jiangnan Heavy Industry has fallen to an expected loss in the first half of the year following a slump in ship orders. Korean cash in line Scorpio Tankers is in discussions with Korean export credit agencies for the funding of some of its product tanker newbuildings, executives have confirmed. Cosco to lose less Under-pressure owner China Cosco Holdings Co (CCHC) is forecasting a big drop in its first-half loss as it fights to make an annual profit. KLC loss shrinks Bankrupt Korea Line Corp (KLC) has posted a reduced loss for the second quarter despite lower revenues. MR price not right Values attached to MR tankers by shipbrokers are lagging the real price level in the market, Scorpio says. Shreyas profit chopped India's Shreyas Shipping & Logistics is launching two new services connecting the east and west of the country. Solvtrans ship delayed Solvtrans is to be compensated by Spain's Astilleros Zamakona shipyard for the late delivery of a new well-boat. NS United bounces back Japanese bulker company NS United has turned around last year's first quarter loss as revenue improved. "Spill ship" named The Queensland government has pinned the blame for an oil slick at Brisbane on a Neptune Pacific Line (NPL) multipurpose. ALLG deeper in the red All Leisure Group experienced a deeper first half loss despite its cruise business improving. Kyoei profit cut back Japan's Kyoei Tanker has logged a lower profit in the first quarter despite revenue rising. BaFin bearish on banks German banks are likely to make more loan-loss provisions for their EUR 100bn ($133bn) exposure to shipping. Swiber prices sukuk Swiber Holdings looks set to raise around SGD150m ($120m) with the launch of its debut Islamic bond (sukuk) issue. MES starts strongly Japan's Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding (MES) has more than doubled its net earnings in the first quarter. Kuok eyes POSH IPO Robert Kuok, Malaysia's richest man, is said to be planning an IPO for offshore marine services arm POSH Semco. MOL back in black Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has made a return to profit in the first quarter of the new fiscal year, media reports from Japan suggest. SMM wins PPL control Sembcorp Marine has gained complete control of the board of majority owned subsidiary PPL Shipyard following a legal ruling. Pirate gang threat Security experts have warned that an organised criminal gang is preying on shipping off Bintan Island, Indonesia. DAC paints grim forecast A surplus in global shipbuilding capacity and the low cost of newbuildings continue to pose a threat to the timing of a recovery in the containership market, according to Danaos chief executive John Coustas.

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JULY 30, 2013
Boeing's Dreamliner troubles smolder Seaspan signs $550 million containership order The vessel owner did not provide details on the number of ships, their size, shipyard or the prospective charterer other than to say it "expects to sign a long-term charters with one of the liner majors shortly." Hapag-Lloyd joins Maersk in TP rate hike The German liner carrier, in step with Danish competitor, said Monday it plans to raise eastbound transpacific rates by $400 per 40-foot container to the U.S. West Coast and $600 per FEU to the East Coast starting Sept. 1. EU, China solar panel trade battle subsides Chinese solar panel suppliers on Saturday agreed to a voluntary price undertaking where they commit to stop dumping their products on the European market and keep prices above a certain floor, thus avoiding EU antidumping duties. IATA: Cargo demand rises slightly Trans-Pacific Parntership important to Maine exporters Old Dominion opens new Texas service center AIT expands to Omaha HP to use GT Nexus for global visibility GT Nexus said it will connect the Hewlett-Packard network of logistics providers and suppliers across four continents to a single source of supply chain information about orders, inventory, shipments and documents. Washington Notebook: ACE document imaging pilot enters phase 2 DHL creates cargo tracking mobile app

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JULY 30, 2013
Tight avails in Fujairah According to key player, avails for both IFO and MGO were getting tighter. Prices climb across Europe Despite softer crude values. Better maritime infrastructure in Arctic needed, says report Re-fuelling facilities among services highlighted. New engine design promises efficiency gain Design company says product aims to cut down overall carbon footprint. Bunker tanker deployment opens new opportunities Vessel will be able to operate at night and during monsoon conditions. WFS faces ongoing clean-up costs 'The citizens of Quebec are not the ones that will have to pay,' says minister. Asian bunker prices firming Smooth supplies reported across all key ports. Analysts predict stronger results for 'Big Three' Japanese shipping giants expected to post pretax profits. Brisbane spill ship named Detention order has been issued. Gazprom receives first tri-fuel LNG carrier newbuild The Yenisei River has been built by Hyundai Heavy Industries. Plans for new bunker and transhipment hub win support 'While at a very early stage indeed, these ideas open up a fascinating prospect.' Norwegian Cruise Line posts loss But revenue was up. Southern Petrochemical takes over Titan oil storage farms Firm has acquired Titan's oil storage farms in Shanghai, Quanzhou, Yantai and Nansha, says source. Ghanaian bunker player posts stronger profits Bunkering has 'bright prospects', says GOIL. Canadian 'green' vessel makes maiden voyage Whitefish Bay features a range of environmentally friendly technologies.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

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

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

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

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

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

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

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

EDITORIAL

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

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

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

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

Rome

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Hamburg

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

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

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

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

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Paris

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

New York

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Stockholm

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.

Genoa/Milan

The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity

SHIPPING

Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy

Cernobbio

Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.

SHIPYARDS

Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia

Delta

The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai

PORTS

Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.

Rome

The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work

SHIPYARDS

Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships

Shanghai

The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Zebbug

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

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

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

Livorno

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

SHIPPING

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

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Savona

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

ECONOMY

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

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

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

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Chaff

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

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

LAW

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

River

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

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

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

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

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

YACHTING

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

Trieste

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

JOBS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

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

Erbusco

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

PORTS

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

Riyadh

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

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

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(South China Morning Post)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

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