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June 10, 2014

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European Sea Ports Organisation backs box weigh-ins - if off-dock European shippers say weighing boxes too costly, calculate instead Hutchison Rotterdam Delta Terminal congested, APMT picks up scraps Rickmers Linie replaces Americas chief as exec reshuffle goes on NATO extends Horn of Africa-Indian Ocean anti-piracy patrols to 2016 China's 1.6pc import decline surprises economists who expected rise David Abney replaces Scott Davis as CEO at UPS on September 1 Germany's Dascher opens US$35.3 million UK hub in East Midlands 5pc more trucks move from UK to Continent from 2012 through Q2 2013 Alexander Global moved cable reels from UK via China to Mongolia French mega port system at Le Havre scores with Indian shippers Air NZ unscathed, wins US$2.7 million in legal costs in price-fixing case SWISS signs four and a half year labour contract with pilots union CEVA announces expanded aerospace industry presence in Fort Worth American Airlines and US Airways Cargo relocate together in Chicago Airline sector faces expanding competition: PricewaterhouseCoopers

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JUNE 9, 2014
CaroTrans strengthens China-US LCL network with Northern China service portfolio CMA CGM upgrades SAMWAF service on East Coast South America-West Africa trade DB Schenker does its part for soccer World Cup Logi-Sys generating huge interest globally NYK beats CO2 reduction goal for 2013 NYK enhancing RoRo service to/from Jaxport Prologis to develop distribution centre at London Gateway Logistics Park Seashell Logistics receives KPCT's top CHA award Westbound reefer freight rates from US to Asia seen increasing soon Indo-Sino economic ties to get a boost Iran looks to boost trade with India, points to special INR payment arrangement Govt mulls shipping vehicles from Chennai to north India via Mundra MbPT Chairman meets Shipping Minister RAS Infraport celebrates 'World Environment Day' at Kandla Port's Berth no. 13 Rlys wants govt to clear pending projects worth INR 50K cr. RoadMin wants IMG system of awarding projects scrapped Forex reserves decline further by $ 273.8 m to $ 312.38 bn Industrialists ready to invest INR 5,600 cr. in new AP INR recovers against dollar on heavy fund inflow What is the best terms of payment in export contract?

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AAE acquires majority stake in freight wagon operator Maskargo: No. 1 pilot departing today EIB supports modernisation of Polish railways Group7 breaking ground in Neuss Forwarders establish part load alliance EIM welcomes new vice-president Worldwide Flight Services enters Kenyan market P3: China set to give go-ahead System Alliance honours best members Volga-Dnepr flying high with satellites Ross Garrett invests in fleet Promoting logistics in Eastern Europe Japanese bank lending to Greek companies

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JUNE 9, 2014
NASSCO gets $64 million more for MLP 4 Horizon delivers another towboat to FMT Sweden places submarine orders with Saab CIMC Raffles delivers jack-up June 09, 2014 Multipurpose tug fitted with Fluidmecanica equipment Bourbon Far East and Tanjung in talks

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JUNE 9, 2014
Westport Shipyard Inc. sells assets to ownership group Foss Maritime vessels earn Jones F. Devlin awards NYK tops own goal for emissions reduction Port of Portland dredge OREGON returning to work following upgrades Los Angeles Harbor Commission Oks fiscal year 2014-15 budget

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JUNE 9, 2014
Oil market turnaround: prices moving up rather than down? Depressed exports from Iraq, Iran and Libya benefit rival producers Permit granted for LNG terminal in Gothenburg Terminal will supply ships with LNG as bunker fuel Somali pirates free the 11 surviving Albedo captives Seafarers from India, Bangladesh, Iran and Sri Lanka endured a 1,288-day ordeal Greek shipowners want to employ more Greeks Veniamis says industry 'under fire' in Greece, but remains confident owners will stay put Tax increases and budget uncertainty keep demo rates on the leash Onset of traditional summer slowdown and monsoon further dampen the market's mood Rina hails returning confidence in shipping as turnover rises 4% Some 231 new ships were built to Rina class in 2013 TOP Ships' public offering raises $20m for tanker programme Nasdaq-listed owner sees share price slump after discounted transaction CIMC to build 450,000-teu-a-year box manufacturing plant in Ningbo World's largest container maker continues to expand production capacity Korea Line wins $154m coal contract Carrier seals deal with Kospo to ship 1.6m tonnes per year Walsh heads Clyde & Co's new west coast office Former Keesal, Young & Logan partner brings maritime and admiralty law expertise Distress call said to have been received from missing Fair Artemis Product tanker has reported hijack and looting, says Ghanaian port official Container Trades Statistics show Asia-Europe box volumes increase again April data shows 5.2% growth on-year to 1.2m teu US forwarders ask FMC to plan for port congestion NCBFAA calls for a new system to respond to weather delays and west coast strike fears Brazil dockers announce World Cup walkout Workers will down tools days before the tournament in dispute over pensions and jobs StealthGas orders two LPG carriers Hyundai Mipo seals a $104m deal for semi-refrigerated ships Qingdao Port International says it is not under investigation Primary terminal operator says state probe into metal financing will not affect it Sulphur cap creates new risks MARPOL Annex VI requirement means cost ramifications for carriers, shippers and port authorities Data Hub: Trade Route Intelligence - Intra-Europe Volumes are growing rapidly but freight rates continue to decline

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JUNE 9, 2014
UPDATE: Seafarer ransoms under risk A suspected convergence between terrorism and piracy would threaten ransom payments for seafarers, experts confirm. "For many countries, it is illegal to pay ransoms if they will fund terrorism. For example, in some countries, if there was a definite connection between piracy and terrorism in Seafarer ransom threat from terror links A suspected convergence between terrorism and piracy would threaten ransom payments for seafarers, experts confirm. "For many countries, it is illegal to pay ransoms if they will fund terrorism. For example, in some countries, if there was a definite connection between piracy and terrorism in Search on for lost Fair Artemis tanker Piraeus-based shipping company Fairdeal confirmed to IHS Maritime today that it has lost contact with its managed product tanker Fair Artemis, off the coast of Ghana, but says it is too early to say the vessel has been hijacked. "We will not speculate on such a sensitive matter," a company spokesman Aurora LPG Holding to go public on Oslo Axess Aurora LPG Holding, the gas carrier company whose shares trade currently traded on the over-the-counter (OTC) market in Oslo, says it has raised NK300.3M ($50M) through a private placement of equity. The company placed 6.4M shares with investors at a price of NK47 each, close to the floor of its BIMCO clause targets facilitation payments A new clause for voyage and charter parties will protect shipowners who refuse to pay 'facilitation payments' that are considered illegal by the flag state. Speaking to IHS Maritime today, Grant Hunter, BIMCO's chief officer for legal and contractual affairs, said the new clause, which is being HMD wins LPG pair South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has announced a new contract for two LPG carriers, reportedly ordered by Stealth Maritime. The two 22,000m³ vessels, believed to cost about $52M each, are scheduled for delivery in 1Q17. Sources indicate there may be two options attached to the order, Capital Ship sets sights on LNG as marine fuel Capital Ship Management Corp has teamed up with Lloyd's Register (LR) and Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering to investigate the use of LNG as a marine fuel to power a future ultra-large container ship design currently under review. Determined to improve corporate performance and efficiency NATO extends anti-piracy operation to 2016 Defence ministers have agreed to extend NATO's counterpiracy operation, Ocean Shield, to the end of 2016, it was announced last week. NATO warships - currently sourced from Italy, Spain, and Turkey - patrol a sea area of more than 5M km2 in the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Aden, and Indian Ocean. They Tanker suspected hijacked by pirates in Gulf of Guinea There is still no word about the fate of an oil product tanker believed to have been hijacked off the coast of Ghana last week. Liberian-flagged 12,807dwt Fair Artemis last made contact with its Greek owner, Fairdeal Group Management, at 18.00 GMT on Wednesday 4 June. There was no contact the Crowd-sourced reward offered for MH370 leads Frustration with the lack of progress in the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 has prompted an Australian businessman to appeal for fresh information. Ethan Hunt aims to raise $5M through fundraising website Indiegogo. The money will be used to encourage a whistleblower to reveal Mauritius and Nigeria move forward on MLC Mauritius last week became the 60th state, and sixth member of the Indian Ocean (IO) memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Port State Control, to ratify the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006. The government has pledged to develop the 'Blue Economy' and is seeking greater take-up of courses at the Boskalis expands island for airport Boskalis International has begun reclamation work for a new airport that will double the size of Kudahuvadhoo Island in the Maldives. A cutter suction dredger will extract 1.5M m3 of sand from the lagoon, adding 62.3ha to the 69.7ha island in Dhaalu Atoll. The land will be used for a 1,800 ' 30m Albedo hostages escape pirates Eleven seafarers being held hostage by pirates in a house near Hobyo, Somalia, escaped on Friday morning after three and a half years in captivity. They were the remaining members of the 23-strong crew of 1,066teu box ship Albedo, which was hijacked 293nm west of the Maldives on 26 November 2010 en Sixty lives lost in Red Sea sinking The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) confirmed on Friday that 60 passengers and two crew members died when a boat sank in the Red Sea between the Horn of Africa and Yemen on 31 May. The passengers were migrants from Somalia and Ethiopia hoping to reach Saudi Arabia. Bodies that washed up on

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JUNE 9, 2014
Port Freeport expands to meet petrochemicals demand Port Freeport has deep water, plenty of acreage for expansion, and a location in the midst of the Texas petrochemical industry. Now the diversified port southeast of Houston is taking new steps to expand its container-handling capabilities. Two post-Panamax gantry cranes that can span 18 rows of containers are scheduled to... Container shipping industry: Destination unknown Several items caught my attention during the past month regarding the direction of the container shipping industry. Some of the signals are becoming almost too clearly understandable, and some of them, well, point to something all too familiar when dealing with this industry: a mess with one of several possible... Craig named president, CEO of MOL (America) Richard CraigContainer shipping veteran Richard "Dick" Craig was promoted to CEO of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. America today, and he will take over the position in two weeks. Craig, a 34-year veteran of the industry, was serving as MOL's executive vice president of sales and operations. He joined the company in... Big ships build up LA-Long Beach The share of LA-LB among North American west coast ports' container volume has risen from 58.6 percent in the first quarter of 2012 to 61.4 percent in this year's first quarter. Full-size chart The Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex the past three years has increased its share of the container trade on... Container ship crew held by pirates finally freed Eleven sailors from the Malaysia-flag container ship Albedo held hostage for more than three years by Somali pirates have arrived safely in Kenya, according to mediators who helped secure their freedom, Al Jazeera reported. The 1,066-TEU vessel, which had a 23-man crew when it was attacked, was hijacked about 1,500 kilometers off... JOC Top 100 Importers & Exporters Ranking The Journal of Commerce's annual Top 100 Importers and Exporters ranking begins with data from PIERS that is then enhanced by information gathered from other industry sources. The lists are restricted to shippers - beneficial cargo owners of containerized cargo that entered or exited U.S. ports by ocean vessel during... New forwarding system impacts 1Q earnings at UTiW The rollout of UTi Worldwide's new forwarding system, 1View, pressured the company's fiscal first quarter results, according to CEO Eric Kirchner. UTiW's fiscal first quarter earnings were down slightly year-over-year, the company reported, but things are going according to plan, Kirchner says. UTiW reported revenue of $373 million in the first... Retailers see June growth in containerized imports With unusually high quantities of merchandise entering the country to avoid potential disruptions ahead of the expiration of West Coast dockworkers' labor contract at the end of the month, U.S. retailers expect containerized imports to increase 7.5 percent in June year-over-year, with growth tapering through September but rising back up... GAO: Cybersecurity lacking at US ports The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will assess cybersecurity at ports across the nation after a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office that showed the DHS wasn't doing enough to stop cyber threats. The GAO's 50-page report, released last week, says the DHS, the U.S. Coast Guard and the Federal... Chiquita's shift marks a return to past glory for New Orleans Shipping lines change ports all the time, but a recent service announcement by Chiquita Brands International held a special significance for New Orleans that port CEO Gary LaGrange was quick to recognize. LaGrange beamed during a May 14 ceremony in which the company announced plans to transfer its Gulfport, Mississippi, port... No sign of Korean decision on P3 Network Efforts by Maersk, CMA CGM and Mediterranean Shipping Co. to obtain approval of their proposed P3 Network have focused on the U.S., Europe and China. But with the U.S. and Europe having given thumbs up to the largest-ever carrier alliance, another country with a say in the issue - South...

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JUNE 9, 2014
Demo prices peak Demand for ageing tonnage that can be sold for recycling remains high but many believe scrap prices are starting to level off. Clyde opens LA outpost Clyde & Co has hired a maritime lawyer from Keesal, Young & Logan to lead a new office outside of Los Angeles. Dorian LPG hires Hansen Industry veteran Tim Truels Hansen is preparing to part ways with AP Moller-Maersk after lining up a position with US operator Dorian LPG (Dorian). SwissMarine strikes for cape SwissMarine has continued its run of activity in the capesize period market with the hire of a Chinese newbuilding. Rina records fleet growth Italian class society Rina has logged improved earnings and revenue figures for 2013 as its fleet grew. Bibby Line banks more Liverpool shipowner Bibby Line Group has pushed up 2013 profit as offshore vessels enjoyed stronger demand. Polemis adds another VL Adam Polemis has purchased his third VLCC in a month as he looks to build up his fleet after splitting his business from brother Spiros. Ruperti changes sides A court of appeal hearing over a December 2012 fraud judgement against Russian businessman Yuri Nikitin and his associates has opened at London's high court. Taken to Togo? A missing Greek tanker may have been taken east to Togo, according to Ghana's military. DHT in second Samco deal Samco's VLCC fleet is not the only asset New York-listed DHT Holdings is buying from the Singaporean firm, brokers believe. SCF IPO off for now Russia has pulled a plan to carry out an IPO of Sovcomflot (SCF) this year, while a listing of Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port (NCSP) is also off the agenda. China Harvest cuts stake One of the largest shareholders in bulker owner Courage Marine has cut its holding in the company. Zaliv's Russian tie-up Crimea's Zaliv Shipyard has struck a cooperation agreement with Russia's Vyborg Shipyard. Austal deal delayed Condor Ferries of the UK needs more time to decide whether to press on with its purchase of a newbuilding from the Austal yard in Australia. BBR profit bashed Indonesian offshore owner sees Q1 earnings cut back as revenue falls. Danske charts cape spike Danske Bank has delivered a bullish view for the depressed capesize market suggesting both earnings and stocks are poised to spike. Drunk master arrested A drunk master was arrested after his cargoship ran aground off Helsingborg in Sweden. HMM linked to buy Korea's Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has been tipped as the buyer of its parent group's logistics business. Atlantic takes $15m Singapore's Atlantic Navigation Holdings has lined up a shariah-compliant facility to reduce financing costs. Albedo hostages freed Pirates have released 11 crew members from the ill-fated vessel Albedo having held them for over three years. Coastal car plan The Indian government wants to ship new cars around the coast from Chennai to Gujarat to save on fuel. China pursues Xu Minjie Ex-Cosco vice president Xu Minjie could be facing a trial for corruption after being dismissed from the Communist Party. Mipo adds LPG double Hyundai Mipo of Korea has announced a new contract to build two LPG carriers costing $104m in total. Rowan's full house Rowan Companies has secured employment for the last of its drillships under construction at Hyundai Heavy Industries. Aurora LPG eyes IPO Norwegian gas player Aurora LPG looks set to list in Oslo by the late summer the company has disclosed. Kensico comes clean Kensico Capital Management has become Dorian LPG's largest shareholder after completing a share swap with Scorpio Tankers.

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JUNE 9, 2014
Teamsters oppose HOS delays The Teamsters president wrote to the House of Representatives to oppose amendments to delay some provisions in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's hours-of-service rules and to increase the size of double-wide trailers. NY/NJ Port says it's ready for summer cargo volumes The agency said "unprecedented collaborative efforts" have put the port "in a better position to handle both current volumes and any potential diversions from the West Coast." Last summer, there were long waits for truckers at the port. Pork drivers get HOS exemption "Pigs don't sweat, so we can't have them sitting on a truck for 30 minutes in the height of summer," the National Pork Producers Council's president, Howard Hill, said after the DOT waived the 30-minute break rule for one year. Highway Trust Fund tops House GOP's June agenda House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., is gearing up to offer a proposal to fix the Highway Trust Fund by the end of the month, according to a legislative agenda update for June he sent Friday. Canada completes Asia-Pacific Gateway projects MOL names new president/CEO Richard Craig has been promoted to president and chief executive officer of MOL (America) Inc., the company announced Monday. Craig has 34 years of experience in the container shipping industry, with 11 years spent at MOL. Ice still impacting Great Lakes trade Independent truckers want FMCSA head gone Intermarine to offer regular service to Med and Persian Gulf Industry expresses outrage over trucking ad AAR focuses on rail crossing safety Clyde & Co opens Calif. office FMC reviews 35 OTI license applications FMC to be briefed on harbor trucking

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JUNE 9, 2014
Analysis: Spike predicted in ECA fuel premium Recent ECA premium of 10-20% rising to 50-60% at current MGO prices, but pressure on supply could mean 75-95% premiums in 2015. ENOC in Cyrpus deal Agreement made during Posidonia, according to report. Bunker barge operators 'on strike' 'Suppliers cannot quote for enquiries in Yeosu.' Prices soft across Europe Public holiday in many European countries. Prices in Fujairah struggle to find clear direction Prices falling in Suez. Shipowners should 'be aware of the risks of buying cheap' Long-term relations with established bunker suppliers reduce the chance of fraud. Commodities' trader buys refinery Sale forms part of expansion plan with move into liquids. Finnlines' scrubbers: Ready for 2015 Scrubber manufacturer and ferry company outline timeline on progress. Vessel evades arrest after bunkering Observers say the case could undermine Malta's reputation as a maritime centre. Study identifies MGO/scrubber tipping point Research looks at what price differential will make distillate or scrubbers the best choice. Shipowners in 'confidential trials' of low sulphur fuels Refiners experimenting with new product blends. MGO prices weaken across Asia Supplies keep stable across key regional ports. Chinese port introduces shore power facility Facility estimated to save each vessel $160 on fuel per day. Maldives SEZs to include bunkering facilities President Abdulla Yameen takes first step in establishment of special economic zones. Illicit bunkering costing Malaysia millions Malaysia enforcement agencies not doing enough, says source. Chinese navy sends bunker vessel into disputed waters Ship can bunker two warships at the same time, claims navy. OW Bunker creates new role for Asian market New position filled by ex-finance manager.

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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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