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November 10, 2014

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Asia-Europe Shanghai rate slips 10pc after 88pc gain week before LA-Long Beach snarl up worsens, truckers seek freedom from rest rules MOL: 'We must have 18,000-TEUers if G6 is to compete with Ocean3 and 2M' CMA, Hapag refuse cargo for Benghazi as fighting engulfs port Swire Shipping and Everett sign deal for monthly calls to South Pacific Deutsche Bahn applies for injunction against striking train drivers union China seeks own trade deal to eclipse US-led Trans-Pacific Partnership pact Damco launches retail logistics news portal to rival shipping press Food scares, growing middle class boosts China's grain imports UK Hydrographic Office aids efficient information management on the bridge Port of Rotterdam's Munich-Nuremberg rail shuttle frequency increased Hong Kong Airlines adds flights to existing Haikou-Bangkok services CEVA to manage European parts distribution hub for Gulfstream IJS Global teams up with CTi for time-critical aerospace shipments First year success for Emirates serving Sialkot International in Pakistan

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NOVEMBER 7, 2014
CEE network appoints Procam Logistics in India Drewry & CargoSmart expand cooperation on box shipping market MCCI suggests integrated Logistics Ministry to boost infra development Promote coastal mode of transportation to ease road & rail congestion: Gadkari TCC urges govt to implement Sethusamudram & other projects Engineering exports grow 20 pc in Sept. Fiat may export its car to right-hand drive markets Garment exports surge 16 pc to $1.3 bn Kamarajar Port pays INR 96 cr. dividend to govt & ChPT No security clearance to China's ZPMC to supply cargo handling equipment at Major Ports Retailers heading to Port of Liverpool Safety & efficiency go hand-in-hand at APM Terminals Mumbai CONCOR to pick up 26 pc stake in ASRL for INR 156 cr. Govt to spend INR 1,476.56 cr. for developing National Highway in Odisha Gowda flags off train specially designed to carry automobiles Highways Ministry to meet banks in bid to boost infra lending Forex reserves rise to $ 315.91 bn INR plunges by 26 paise to end at 3-1/2 week low of 61.62 L&T Construction bags orders worth INR 1,576 cr. in Oct. Heavy cargo giving a fillip to US manufacturing, logistics Polytra gets rail wagons to Morocco PPG appoints new member in Nigeria Project cargo specialist in tie-up US project expert BNSF Logistics handles large transformers

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Viele Wege führen zum Ziel Auspicious turnover upsurge for Saf-Holland Thomas Smith trailer service partners with Rhenus NCA makes B747-8F debut in Frankfurt Hahn Swifter between Sweden and Central Europe Comair CEO new Aasa chairman Combi Lift relocates to Bremen European ground handling network starts work Ground broken for SingPost e-commerce logistics hub Support for new rail line on Sweden's east coast Third Atlas Air B747 freighter for Etihad Cargo APMT to retain full ownership of port Elizabeth facility Gatx orders new railcars from Trinity Kieserling and Ipsen join forces Last concert of Gewandhausorchester on US tour with DHL Finnlines: results on a rising tide

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NOVEMBER 7, 2014
'Catastrophic' US port shutdown feared America's shippers have called on President Barack Obama to intervene in a dockworker labour dispute, fearing that a full shutdown of every West Coast port is imminent. The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), which represents West Coast carriers and container terminal operators, claimed on 6 Marshall Islands flags 201st ship in Korea A total of 201 vessels owned or operated by Koreans have been registered in the Marshall Islands (RMI) since 2007, the flag register said. As of the end of October 2014, the RMI fleet stood at over 112M gross tonnes and 3,300 vessels. Korean owners follow Greece, the United States and Norway as the DSME wins Awilco VLCC pair Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) has won an order for two VLCCs from returning Norwegian shipowner Awilco Eco Tankers. The two 320,000dwt vessels - reportedly priced at about $97M each - are expected to be delivered at the end of 2016 and early 2017. The previous two VLCCs ordered Fujian Mawei poised to win mining vessel China's Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding is poised to win an order for a mining vessel. This follows the seven offshore vessels recently ordered at the yard and its Marine Assets Corp. The newbuilding will have an overall length of 227m, beam of 40m and able to accommodate 180 people with delivery Hanjin secures Golden Union cape pair The Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction (HHIC) order reported earlier this week for up to two capesize bulkers from a Greek owner can be revealed as returning Greek shipowner Golden Union. The deal is one firm and one optional 179,800dwt eco-designed vessel, which will bring the owner's total on CTS container freight price index hits seven-month low An index that covers both spot and contract rates in container trades hit a seven-month low in October. The Container Trade Statistics' (CTS) global aggregated price index fell by one point to 84 in October, its lowest reading since March and close to the floor of its 83 to 87 point range, in which DSC Wolverine for Barrick Gold US-based manufacturer DSC Dredge has supplied a Wolverine Class cutter suction dredger to Canadian company Barrick Gold Corp to aid its gold mining operation in the Dominican Republic. The 21m-long, Caterpillar-powered Wolverine, which can dredge to 7.6m and has a 25cm discharge configuration, will Owners warned about 'model' breaking yards The practice of inviting media and stakeholders to view "model" shipbreaking yards in India and Bangladesh has been criticised by ship recycling activists. NGO Shipbreaking Platform's executive director, Patrizia Heidegger, spoke to IHS Maritime today on returning from a trip to the region. She DNB expects minimal Saudi oil production cut DNB Markets in Oslo does not expect Saudi Arabia to cut oil production to defend crude prices by more than 0.5Mbpd in 2015, which is good for tanker owners, shipping analysts at the investment bank said. The reason behind the forecast limited cuts is that the country is looking to defend total China's steel shipment to drop 4% in 2015 China's steel industry is projected to generate 1.2Bn tonnes cargo volume in 2015, slightly down by 4% year on year (y/y) from the estimated 1.25Bn tonnes this year, stated China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) at the World Shipping (China) Summit 2014. The output and demand of the nation's steel Container shipping overcapacity to continue Global container shipping overcapacity is expected to last until 2019, stated Boston Consulting Group (BCG) at the World Shipping (China) Summit 2014. Annual capacity growth may slow down to around 11% in 2019, while global throughput increase is expected to reach 10% in 2019 from the current 13% Ports in eastern Indonesia lag behind Indonesia's ports are improving, but are held back by a bias towards the western part of the archipelago nation, sources have told IHS Maritime. "Progress has been most substantial in western Indonesia. In eastern Indonesia, progress has been much more limited," Henry Sandee, a senior trade Ultramax orderbook limits freight upside The number of Supramax and Ultramax bulkers on order is about 33% of the active fleet and this presents challenges to freight recovery. The sector has been feeling the heat from a lack of Indonesian raw ore exports, after the resource-rich country banned the shipments of unrefined bauxite and MISC 3Q profits up 15.6% Malaysian state-run ship owner MISC has reported a 15.6% jump in 3Q14 earnings. The company earned a profit of MYR497.56M ($148.7M) during the period. The higher earnings were primarily due to improved freight rates in petroleum business and higher earning days in LNG business. However, a smaller China approves fourth phase of Yangshan port The building of the fourth phase of the Yangshan Deep-Water Port has won green light from China's national economic planner, according to the local government in Zhejiang province. The National Development and Reform Commission had approved the project located in Yangshan in Zhejiang province in Insight: Emission control areas On 1 January 2015, in accordance with MARPOL Annex VI, the permitted limits on sulphur (SOx) in sulphur emission control areas (SECAs) in the Baltic and North Sea, and emission control areas (ECAs) in North American and the US Caribbean will drop from 1% to 0.1%. In order to meet these new Insight: Nature beckons at Waterdunen IHS Maritime's Bert Visser reviews progress on the Waterdunen dredging project, which will give the Netherlands its first controlled tidal zone with mud flats, creeks, and gullies. Fancy booking a holiday next December for scenic walking and camping on 300ha of newly dredged land in the Deployment of new rig revives Perisai Petroleum Malaysian offshore oilfield service provider Perisai Petroleum showed improvement in its 3Q14 results, compared to 2Q14. The company earned MYR5.792M ($1.73M) for the period, which was down 91% year on year from MYR26.07M in 3Q13 but better than the MYR961,000 profits for 2Q14. The plunge in Ezion Holdings 3Q profits up 24.5% Singapore-based offshore oilfield service provider Ezion Holdings' 3Q14 profit went up 24.5% year on year to $94.9M. The increase in revenue was mainly due to the chartering contribution from the deployment of additional units of Ezion's service rigs and liftboats. However, CIMB Securities Maersk Line fined $8.7M in fraud case US-flag carrier Maersk Line Ltd has paid $8.7M to resolve an investigation involving hundreds of false cargo claims for shipments to Afghanistan, federal prosecutors have revealed. The settlement, announced on 5 November by the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Illinois, was the

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NOVEMBER 7, 2014
Vancouver Shipyards completes $170 million makeover ALP acquires six long distance AHTs in $220 million deal Ingalls authenticates keel of NSC 6 November 07, 2014 Schottel creates hydrokinetics subsidiary Maersk Line, Limited pays $8.7 million in settlement

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NOVEMBER 7, 2014
Port of Vancouver, USA Oks new terms with Northwest Packing Matson releases numbers for third fiscal quarter 2014 Maritime Commerce Club needs shopping spree support Dredging project underway at Port of Everett marina Rail freight traffic up for month of October

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NOVEMBER 7, 2014
Baltic Sea aframax earnings jump $5,000 in a day Jump was biggest out of all reported crude tanker routes Asia-Europe volume growth eases in September But up 6.2% on the level recorded last year No probe in China for 2M but it's on the radar Top Ministry of Transport officials express support for vessel-sharing alliances but will keep an eye on 2M trade share Scorpio Bulkers lands $40m bank loan commitment Loan will be used to finance two kamsarmaxes being built in China Asia-Europe prices fall 10% to erode November GRIs Carriers will seek further increases prior to 2015 amid reports of further declines, say brokers Costa Rican dockers end wildcat strikes Longshoremen return to work to avoid possible sanctions and docked pay Black Sea-Mediterranean Sea suezmax earnings rise 50% in a week Delta Tankers takes advantage of high rates Shippers urge Obama to step in to avoid US port strikes A coalition of shippers, forwarders and transport associations has warned the president of the consequences of a west coast ports shutdown Cost of bunker fuel hits fresh low If bunker price falls further, VLCCs could see spot earnings rise to $70,000 per day Week on Wall Street \| November 7 Growing debate expected on US crude ban now that Republicans control the Senate MISC sees 20% jump in operating profit on lower costs Smaller fleet and steady LNG business help boost results Tempers fray on US west coast as unrest spreads to LA and Long Beach Contract negotiations continue but tension rising after employers accuse ILWU of escalating industrial action Cape retreat 'Lack of confidence' in the market and direction 'difficult to call right now' Matson results improve on better Hawaii demand Company notes that competitor will add capacity next year Yang Ming sees tailwinds from lower bunker price Better nine-month results for Taiwanese box carrier expected on cost control

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NOVEMBER 7, 2014
'Everyone has to pitch in' to fix LA-LB problems, Seroka says The executive director of the Port of Los Angeles called upon the Pacific Maritime Association, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, terminal operators and PierPass Inc. to do everything within their power to clear out the congestion that is devastating the Southern California port complex. "Everyone has to pitch in," Gene... Marad extends VISA program to 2019 The Maritime Administration has extended its Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement program, which provides the U.S. military with assured access to commercial sealift and intermodal capacity, until Oct. 1, 2019. VISA was established in 1997. Companies participating in the program agree to provide their vessels and intermodal systems available to the Defense... Ports, customers focus more on metrics Port authorities, ocean carriers, terminals and shippers are paying closer attention to operational metrics such as truck turn times to guide their decisions on where to route cargo or deploy ships. "We need to measure ourselves in order to be able to show the value we provide," said Bethann Rooney, assistant... CSX's Virginia Avenue Tunnel project pushes forward The Federal Highway Administration has approved a preferred construction alternative for CSX's Virginia Avenue Tunnel project, paving the way for the 110-year-old, 4,000-foot tunnel to be reconstructed for double-stacking container services after intense pushback from local residents. The decision marks the completion of an environmental review of the project conducted jointly with... CTS reports September drop in trade from Asia on most routes Full-size chartVolumes were down in September on the majority of trade lanes leaving Asia, with the exception of lanes to North America and Australia, according to Container Trades Statistics. CTS reported an 11.3 percent drop in Asia-Europe container volumes in September from the month before. CTS data showed volume in the... JOC Trucking Employment Index rises in October, but so does freight demand The JOC For-Hire Trucking Employment Index rose 0.3 percentage points to 98.1 in October, as hiring boosted trucking payrolls to levels not seen since December 2007. Freight demand, trucking companies say, is rising faster, which means motor carriers still face shortages of drivers, mechanics and other personnel needed to move more... Antwerp seeks proposals for LNG bunkering station The port of Antwerp is soliciting proposals from companies interested in operating a liquefied natural gas bunkering station, in order to meet growing global demand for the alternative fuel. The LNG station operator would be responsible for providing barges to Antwerp and would be responsible for maintenance of the facility for... CSX exec anticipates another bad winter but says rails are prepared With the U.S. Weather Service forecasting a polar vortex will hit the eastern half of the country next week, a CSX executive said the railroads will be better prepared this year to operate in harsh winter conditions than they were last winter. "I'm planning on it being bad," Clarence W. Gooden,... Oakland port shippers push for faster turn times, longer gate windows While at least one carrier next week plans to call on the Port of Oakland instead of Los Angeles because the northern California port isn't facing congestion, Oakland shippers are still urging for faster turn-times and longer terminal gate windows. Both importers and exporters urged the port to prepare for volume... Finnlines' quarterly results are best in eight years Finnlines posted its best quarterly result in eight years and said full-year earnings could be the best since 2000 as it continues to boost cargo volumes in the face of economic uncertainty in its core Baltic Sea market. The Finnish short-sea carrier earned 36.9 million euros ($46 million) before interest, tax,... FMC's Lidinsky calls for global regulation of ship alliances Federal Maritime Commissioner Richard Lidinsky called for global regulation of container shipping alliances today. Lidinsky told the European Maritime Law Conference in London that the four major alliances now taking shape will control 95 percent of the cargo moving in the global container trade. He said the container industry needs a "global... Counting on common sense to tackle port congestion John Cushing, president of PierPassThe Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are experiencing the most serious congestion in years. While a broad range of factors have contributed to the situation, there is widespread agreement in the industry that the largest single problem right now is a shortage of available... Trucking lobby urges Congress to pass spending bill, not the buck WASHINGTON - The largest U.S. trucking advocacy group wants Congress to pass an omnibus spending bill during its "lame duck" session, not a continuing resolution that simply extends funding for a few months, before calling it quits and turning responsibility over to the next Congress. "There is no good reason to... Major CP investor suggests railroad could buy NS The activist investor who wrestled control of Canadian Pacific Railway in 2012 reignited speculation that the Calgary-based railroad would acquire a U.S. counterpart by suggesting Norfolk Southern Railway might be the next target. Although Bill Ackman didn't explicitly name NS, he did say there is a risk for CSX Transportation that... German rail strike to end Saturday - 36 hours earlier than planned Striking German locomotive drivers will return to work tomorrow evening, 36 hours earlier than planned, to avoid disrupting celebrations on Sunday to mark the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The strike, which began on Oct 5, has stalled freight shipments, particularly of auto parts, steel and chemicals,... Europe's ports brace for intra-terminal rivalries and overcapacity Hanjin container ship at the Port of RotterdamEurope's top container ports are hunkering down for a potentially tumultuous 2015 dominated by a growing capacity glut and slowing cargo growth that will make the congestion of the past year appear like a minor irritant. On the surface, everything looks fine. Rotterdam and...

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NOVEMBER 7, 2014
KRG finds buyers Iraqi Kurdistan's natural resource minister has confirmed that the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) has no difficulty in finding oil buyers as exports from the Turkish port of Ceyhan jump. Vallianz profit up 61% Vallianz Holdings' profit has gone up following a more than five-fold jump in revenue during the third quarter. Star Bulk raises $50m Greece's Star Bulk Carriers could target new vessel acquisitions with the $50m proceeds of a notes sale. Kyoei earnings jump Japan's Kyoei Tanker has pushed up profit in the first six months as revenue grew. Three held in the UK The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) detained three vessels in September at the ports of Southampton and Teesside. AKOFS strong in Q3 AKOFS Offshore has boosted its revenue during the third quarter and saw its EBITDA soar thanks to a vessel's five-year charter. Vale "shrinks the world" Brazilian miner Vale has inaugurated its new $1.4bn port terminal in Malaysia to cut the costs of shipping iron ore to China. Fesco heading south Russian line Fesco has won a deal to supply Argentinean research bases in Antarctica. Maersk settles with US Maersk has agreed to pay the US government $8.7m as the result of a civil settlement over hundreds of cases of missing containers and forged documents. Caliphate cruising A crackdown on would be jihadis flying to join Islamic State fighters in Syria has led to some going by sea. Finnlines flourishes Finnish ro-ro owner Finnlines has posted a big jump in third quarter earnings under the leadership of CEO Emanuele Grimaldi. Atlantic suffers in Q3 Lower charter levels have hurt Atlantic Navigation's performance during the third quarter as it saw both revenue and profit drop. Italian cooperation Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri is teaming up with Technip to target a bigger offshore market share. MISC boosts profit Malaysia's MISC has ridden a marginally higher revenue to a 16% increase in third quarter profit. Schulte crew criticised German shipmanager Bernhard Schulte has been criticised in a UK accident report after a Navigator Gas LPG carrier grounded in the North Sea when its watch officer became distracted. Olsen upgrades trio Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is sending three cruiseships to a German shipyard for refurbishment ahead of the 2015/16 season. Wenchong profit rising China's Huangpu Wenchong shipyard is increasing profit as its ownership is transferred to Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI). Gone to the dogs? We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. KNOP profit doubles KNOT Offshore Partners (KNOP) has seen its third quarter profit almost double from a year ago on the back of a fleet expansion. MAC books Mawei miner Marine Assets Corporation (MAC) is poised to order a sea floor mining vessel on the back of a long term charter. Legal action snares Teekay Teekay Offshore Partners (TOO) looks to have become involved in a legal wrangle over the acquisition of six long-distance towing vessels. Torm sticks to target Torm remains confident of completing a restructuring deal with Oaktree Capital despite concerns disgruntled hedge funds could derail the process. Mermaid charters in Mermaid Maritime has chartered in three additional vessels in the past month to take on new projects. Hedland set for strike Tugboat engineers at Australia's Port Hedland, the world's largest bulk export terminal, are set to strike next week.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2014
SoCal truckers seek emergency relief from HOS rules Businesses ask Obama to help end port interruptions Port of Oakland handling diverted Los Angeles/Long Beach cargo APL Logistics starts Indian automotive rail service Weekly GRI roundup

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NOVEMBER 7, 2014
OW Bunker files for bankruptcy Reportedly owes 13 banks $750 million. Stena Line extends energy, fuel saving programme Will have four more vessels fitted with efficiency software. New ship paint has fuel-saving capability, says class society Holds the potential to lower fuel costs by 6-7%. New bunker start up in Denmark In a week that saw the demise of one of the industry's great names, a new company has set up shop. Dan-Bunkering promotes trader To team leader at Monaco office. MGO avails will be able to meet ECA demand No signs of any shortages. OW Bunker: Concern over possible 'domino effect' 'If they go bankrupt, financially less secure players will also go bankrupt,' claims trader. Container hubs could be key to LNG bunkering Container lines trading patterns could encourage LNG infrastructure investment. 'Decision time for ship owners approaching fast' Questions remain about about emerging LNG bunker market. Market moves to cover OW Bunker's absence Players rush in to fill gap left by troubled Danish company. Reports: Maersk to buy ECA optimised vessels Newbuilds to be deployed for Baltic Sea operations. Nasdaq: OW Bunker case 'poison' to stock market Company may have some explaining to do for stakeholders, says spokesman. Asset manager withdraws investment in OW Bunker Following allegations of fraud in Singapore subsidiary, it says. Spanish ports in move to enable LNG bunkering Authorities team up to develop supply infrastructure. Tug engineers to strike at Australian port Action to be taken during morning of November 12.

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COMPANIES

Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises

Graz

Investment in Austrian MarineXchange

CRUISES

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

Naha

Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

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

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

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

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

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

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

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

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

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

EDITORIAL

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

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

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

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

Rome

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Hamburg

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

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

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

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

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Paris

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

New York

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Stockholm

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

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

JOBS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Matera/Taranto

A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days

SHIPPING

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

Kallithea

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

SHIPPING

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

Marrakech

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

CELEBRATION

Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary

Barcelona

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

JOBS

Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Zebbug

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

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

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

Livorno

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

SHIPPING

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

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Savona

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

ECONOMY

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

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

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

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Chaff

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

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

LAW

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

River

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(South China Morning Post)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

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

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

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

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

YACHTING

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

Trieste

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

JOBS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

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

Erbusco

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

PORTS

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

Riyadh

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

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

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

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

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