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September 17, 2014

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HK cargo down 2.9pc in August to 1.88 million TEU, Singapore up 1.8pc Los Angeles port August cargo up 6.7pc to 757,702 TEU - highest since 2010 Top Shanghai FTZ man expected to resign over party 'disciplinary' violations Port of Dar es Salaam wins US$565 million in World Bank, UK loans and grants Container volume at Port of Naples falls 14pc in first half to 209,000 TEU China's NDRC fines Volkswagen JV and Chrysler US$46 million for price-fixing US Treasury Secretary raises objection against China's antitrust probes Foreign barriers hinder US digitally sensitive industry growth: state study Airbus military unit Marlink secures maritime satellite deal for 75 ships India drops solar panel anti-dumping duties ahead of Modi-Obama meeting Swiftair orders four B737 passenger aircraft for conversions to freighters Air France-KLM plan to expand budget carrier Transavia runs into problems Norwegian starts air cargo services from Oakland to Oslo and Stockholm

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
Rates in a spot again on major trade lanes Shipbuilding a focus area for 'Make in India' agenda Suzuki Motors to export two-wheelers from India 'Tata Motors supports Driver's Day' China keen to invest in India's rail projects Govt doubles entry limit of highway projects for PPPAC approval Mahindra Trucks & Buses supports Driver's Day, a social initiative by Siddhi Vinayak Logistic Ltd (SVLL) Export growth slows to five-month low of 2.35 pc in Aug. INR recovers moderately against dollar Jute manufacturers demand external market assistance scheme to help exporters IPPTA felicitated at MALA 2014

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Zip Heaters invests in new transporters No extra stress with super lorries DB Schenker invests in Shenyang 4flow expands to Hamburg Norwegian offers freight service to San Francisco Bay area Transbox and UCT launch joint venture in Antwerp Port of LA gaining on the swings Consortium to revamp Serbia's railway infrastructure Swiftair orders eight converted B737s Changes in leadership at Estonia's port of Tallinn Port of LB losing on the roundabouts DHL expands multimodal rail service in China New life sciences and healthcare centre in Leipzig Cargolux adds second service to Beijing and Xiamen Ecowas ready to launch maritime zones to fight piracy

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
Ferry company to pay $100,000 in EPA penalties Egypt Suez Canal stamp shows wrong canal Cat offers part load kits for MaK M 32 E engine platform Coast Guard takes delivery of fourth NSC APC offers eco-friendly tank coatings formulations Singapore cracks down on illegal MGO sales MAIB reports on ECDIS assisted grounding Keppel FELS wins $227 million jack-up order

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
Port of Everett chief engineer named to state transport board Port of Los Angeles releases August cargo volume numbers Port of Tacoma schedules free guided boat tours New dual-fuel LNG engine placed in TOTE container ship Emergency response exercise set for Bellingham Airport

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
Deutsche Bank names StealthGas its top pick in gas shipping Greek owner holds the largest LPG fleet in the market Manila congestion is far from over, says ICTSI Lifting the truck ban is only the start of a long recovery, says port operator Earnings fall short for medium range product tankers Tonnage fails to deliver the 'buzz and optimism' that analysts expected this year Torm shareholders face threat of further dilution With new debt holders, struggling tanker operator ponders another equity for debt swap Scorpio Tankers' magnificent seven go to work Tankers start time charters as soon as they hit the water Aronnax: storing power The age of the battery has arrived Sanctions force spotlight onto aframaxes hauling Russian crude Trade from Kozmino chugs along, but for how much longer? Top 2M managers urge FMC not to stop the clock Executives dash to Washington after two commissioners voice tie-up worries Greece has fewer owners but a bigger fleet, finds Petrofin report The country's shipping industry is growing, but consolidation is well under way Mixed fortunes for Los Angeles and Long Beach Los Angeles reports strong growth in box volumes as Long Beach traffic declines Aurora LPG fixes its fleet for the third quarter at $110,000 per day US exports and healthy volumes from Africa and Middle East support VLGC demand Brokers cautious as demolition rates exceed $500 per ldt Rise follows stability in domestic steel plate prices and currency exchange rates for key markets Seaspan ponders buying Greater China Intermodal Investments New York-listed owner explores partnership takeover and other options Russia and Finland agree to share icebreakers The deal allows Arctia to operate near St Petersburg KNOT lands 20-year time charter for two suezmaxes to shuttle Brazilian oil Charterer is Brazil Shipping, a subsidiary of British Gas Maersk raises $1.25bn in two bond offerings Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes Vale-Cosco deal takes wind out of dry bulk stocks Direct deliveries via valemax to China, while good for Vale and Cosco, could weigh down capesize spot market from 2016 Condensate shipped from US Gulf to drive product tanker growth If US export approvals continue and refiners' projects come on line, demand could rise 5%

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
IGF Code draft agreed by IMO Sub-Committee The long-awaited International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other low flashpoint fuels (IGF Code) has moved a step closer to ratification. The IMO said in a press release that with the Sub Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 1) have agreed on the first draft of the code. Keppel scores another jack-up rig from GDI Singapore's Keppel Offshore & Marine, the world's biggest rig builder, said today its subsidiary Keppel FELS has clinched an order to build another jack-up rig for Qatar-based Gulf Drilling International. The rig, of the KFELS B design, is worth $227M and the order comes with two additional NMDC profit slumps by half Abu Dhabi-based National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC) reported a 50% slump in profits for 2Q14, citing delays to the start of recently awarded dredging projects in Qatar and Bahrain. NMDC, whose recent projects have included the Das Island airport construction, Abu Dhabi's Corniche Beach DSME wins LPG pair Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) have won an order from an unknown Asian owner for two large LPG gas carriers. The two 84,000m³ vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2017 and cost a total of $160M. DSME has won orders for 10 LPG carriers of the same size this year, with four for APM expands bond portfolio with US dollar issues Danish shipping giant A.P. Møller-Mærsk has expanded its portfolio of bonds by two US dollar denominated issues. The company said in a statement it had raised $750M in five-year paper with a 2.55% coupon, and $500M in 10-year binds that carry a coupon of 3.75%. "The transaction is A.P. Lower China production a warning for shipping Shipping is set to suffer after data released for August revealed lower Chinese industrial output, an analyst has warned. Industrial production in China rose by 6.9% in August: well below the 24 month average of 9.4%, according to the data released on 15 September. "The growth level is the lowest Torm chairman warns of debt write off, conversion to equity Flemming Ipsen, chairman of listed Danish product tanker company DS Torm, has said the company's debt may have to be written off and/or converted to equity. "Despite our progress, we are not yet ready to present a concrete proposal for a long term solution to the company's financial situation," he Samjin Shipbuilding in sale talks Samjin Shipbuilding Industries has confirmed to IHS Maritime that it is in discussions to sell itself due to its financial troubles. Established in 1999, the South Korean-owned company whose shipbuilding facilities are in Weihai in China's Shandong province, found itself mired in financial woes Tax rules changed for Indian seafarers India's tax authorities have agreed to re-write rules for seafarers on Indian-flag ships to qualify them for non-resident status. The move is intended to end an anomaly that is cited by local fleet-owners as the main reason for an acute shortage of seafarers to man their ships. A seafarer serving on CNOOC discovers gas in South China Sea China National Offshore Oil Corporation, China's third biggest national oil company, said yesterday that its rig HYSY981 made the first discovery of a deepwater gasfield in the South China Sea. The gas field, tagged Lingshui 17-2, is in the northern part of the South China Sea, said a statement on Mariner missing in FSO fire A seafarer is missing today after a floating storage and offloading vessel belonging to Indonesian national oil company Pertamina caught fire. The FSO, Cilacap/Permina Samudra 104, caught fire about one nautical mile off Kotabaru, South Kalimantan this morning (16 September). Pertamina officials Korea P&I Club builds mobile office system The Korea Shipowners' Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association (Korea P&I Club) and a Korean system builder, T2L have developed a mobile office system. The club said in a statement that the mobile system, accessible through smartphone apps, can help employees make swift decisions using Fifty-eight people held in Singapore over illegal fuel sales Singapore's police coastguard has said that since 2013 it has arrested 58 people for illegally selling marine gas oil. Those arrested comprise 55 foreign crew members and three Singaporean financers. More than SGD22,000 ($17,740) was seized during the course of investigations, as well as six KNOT fixes two tankers to BG unit Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers (KNOT) has time-chartered two shuttle tankers to Brazil Shipping, a subsidiary of the UK energy company British Gas (BG). Knutsen NYK is a joint venture between Norwegian tanker owner Knutsen OAS Shipping and Japan's NYK line. The contract will see the tankers transport Swissco orders its first liftboat Singapore-based offshore oilfield service provider Swissco Holdings has ordered its first liftboat. The company said the contract, worth $56M, has been placed with a Southeast Asian yard. IHS Maritime asked Swissco if the contract is the same as the one announced by Singapore-based offshore vessel Triyards clinches another liftboat contract Singapore-based offshore vessel fabricator and engineering solutions provider Triyards Holdings said today it has won another liftboat contract, scheduled for completion in 2016 The contract value was not disclosed. The order for the new unit comes soon after the company won two other contracts Greathorse Chemical gets $95M from SCPE, Tiger Group Tiger Group Investments and Standard Chartered Private Equity (SCPE) will jointly invest $95M in Greathorse Chemical to expand its chemical tanker fleet. Shanghai-based Greathorse Chemical will also be receiving $65M from other investors, taking the total initial investment will be $160M, a company

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
Implementation of ballast water treaty could be rocky, shipowners warn Panama Canal expansion project gets cash injection Port of Virginia poised for 'historic year' Alliances instill lack of uniqueness in services, SeaIntel says 2M carriers attempt to expedite US regulatory approval Singapore posts 2 percent growth in container volume Brazil beef exports to Russia soar following US, EU sanctions Gartner names Europe's best shipper supply chains Global Ports' profit surges 30 percent on acquisition, weak ruble US agency scraps plan to raise bond levels for forwarders, NVOs India export growth slows to five month low India intermodal delays prompt new carrier surcharges JOC Group economist upgrades forecast for US import growth Seaspan considers acquisition of partner Diversions continue to hurt LA-Long Beach port volumes Egypt announces sell-out of Suez Canal certificates BB&T says rail service issues are hurting intermodal truckers Correction: MSC announces low-sulfur surcharges in North Europe, North America Bayonne Bridge raising is delayed six months

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
DHT seals takeover But questions about the price paid for Samco Shipping and its fleet of VLCCs remain. The young and the restless Greek owners' newbuilding binge has dramatic effect on age of nation's fleet, report shows. Scorpio fixes newbies US-listed owner finds instant employment for seven new LR2s and MRs delivered from Korea. Research coup continues Natasha Boyden initiates coverage of tanker stocks as MLV's expansion drive gains steam. Boost for Rand dissident Dissident shareholder receives support in battle to overhaul US owner's board. FreeSeas frees cash Owner banks $12m from sale of handymax; charters same ship back for nearly ten years. Torm eyes debt swap Chairman of Danish owner warns shareholders that financing deal may dilute stakes. Haze returns to Singapore The MPA issues a warning to shipping as a precaution against reduced visibility in port. MEO recruits Shesh Man credited with turning things around at Jaya Holdings takes his magic to Australia.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
Battle over Ex-Im Bank nears resolution ACC, shippers groups support STB bill McLeod: Gradual trucking growth allows carriers to invest in systems Kewill releases cloud version of MOVE platform FMC told port congestion getting worse Bayonne Bridge project completion delayed TNT signs agreement with fashion house

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
New attempt to reduce flash point limit at IMO Paper submitted to November meeting says it would improve availability and price of ECA-compliant fuels. Bulkers collide in Singapore bunker anchorage One vessel started listing. Crude oil prices keep bunker markets soft Bunkerworld Index is at its lowest level in over two years. Adapt to global warming as 'we are past mitigation' Heat and CO2 being absorbed by the ocean driving some of the changes that will be felt in the industry, ICS conference told. Implementation the weak link in IMO regulations IMO makes shipping 'easy to regulate' but results may fall short of intentions due to poor member state follow-up. 'Aspirational' regulations under fire at ICS conference Panel discusses lack of balance between environmental aims and impact assessments, citing sulphur and ballast water regulations as examples. Asian bunker market weakens further Average to strong demand seen in Hong Kong, despite a lingering typhoon. Arbitrage volumes rising as freight rates fall October fuel oil arrivals in Singapore set to reach six-month high. Vietnamese shipowners are 'in debt' 'Insufficient demand and high bunker prices have contributed to sector's plight.' Bunkering activity suspended in Hong Kong Port closes due to rough weather caused by typhoon Kalmaegi. Singapore sees surge in illegal bunker sales activities Volumes sold in black market have jumped over 10 times. More dual-fuel engines ordered from China Engines ordered after 'longer period of evaluation', says MAN Diesel & Turbo. Antigua to introduce bunkering services Caribbean island is redeveloping its port facilities, says spokesman.

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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

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SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

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

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

YACHTING

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

Trieste

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

JOBS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

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

Erbusco

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

PORTS

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

Riyadh

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

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

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(South China Morning Post)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

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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