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June 19, 2014

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Maersk Line to raise Asia-Europe rate US$575/TEU starting July 1 Too big to sail? China harpoons P3 white whale as more bad than good US farmers urge ILWU and PMA to recognise Suez and Panama threats Yantai Port chemical fertiliser exports hit 2.1 million tonnes in 4 months Chongqing Guoyuan Port's rail line to open in first half of 2015 Jiangsu Dafeng port new general terminal stages official opening DP World bond sale raises US$1 billion for investment opportunities Box weighing at terminals more an asset than liability, says TT Club MSC in Valencia legal dispute over what ships can use its terminal Belgian researchers' container tracking focuses on tracing empties Cargolux starts B747-8F service to Zhengzhou for HNCA airport owner New EU rules on cargo from third country airports apply from July Chicago's O'Hare airport keeps edge as top China air shipper over rivals

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JUNE 18, 2014
Global E-Tailing 2025 highlights the role of logistics in E-commerce Large vessels form bulk of containership fleet capacity in 2014 Partners express disappointment about Chinese decision on P3 Xllent Mariline receives coveted nsic - crisil Credit & Performance Rating Certificate Global port industry continues positive trend in Q1 2014 May sees truck rentals recover Railways expects freight traffic growth in FY15 EPCES outlines its Budget expectations Gold, silver import tariff value hiked Govt imposes MEP of $300/t on onion INR plunges on heavy dollar demand as tensions escalate in Iraq ICE Awards 2014 salutes people promoting communication

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Union Pacific Railroad adds premium intermodal service Boxes move from Piraeus to Hungary World's busiest airport gets new boss Bombardier upgrades ERTMS signalling in Spain Blue Water's general cargo under new guidance New terminal opens in the Baltic UK: spot fines for foreign hauliers who drive tired Awesome honour for Sue Terpilowski Freight forwarder shoulders logistics for Runda Medical SkyGreece Airlines ready for take-off FCS now working for Miat

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JUNE 18, 2014
Rapp Marine appoints new Group CEO USMMA training vessel rechristened as Kings Pointer Lemissoler picks Kaplan propellers for bulker series Dr. Michael A. Alfultis to be new SUNY Maritime President Yangzijiang emerges as builder of Fortescue VLOCs

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JUNE 18, 2014
Port of Tacoma releases container numbers for May Port Metro Vancouver begins trucking whistleblower program Bee art exhibit on display at Seattle-Tacoma Airport ATA Truck Tonnage Index climbs during month of May United Seamen's Service honoring trio with Admiral of the Ocean Sea Awards

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JUNE 18, 2014
P3 rejection is not the end of the world Analysts say there are positives to be drawn from the P3 Network not being implemented Avance Gas pushes for Dorian LPG acquisition Andersen tells Marine Money Week that a proposal is to be made by end of summer Israel Corp postpones Zim restructuring vote Vote now scheduled to take place on June 27 BP inks a long-term LNG supply deal with Beijing Energy giant will deliver gas to China on its seven LNG carriers and chartered tonnage Ask not what you are doing to the environment... Climate change will reshape maritime trade, warns International Chamber of Shipping Tankers will see new Canada-Asia trade route Approval for pipeline adds to list of opportunities opening up for crude tankers China Shipowners' Association applauds Beijing ruling against P3 Lobby denies having influenced a 'fair, lawful and responsible' decision Beijing declares P3 'essentially different' to other alliances Planned joint fleet operation led China's Ministry of Commerce to block the tie-up China's P3 decision unlikely to hinder G6 plans The G6 Alliance is thought to be more of a traditional alliance than the P3 set-up P3 decision raises issues for all multinationals Lawyer says Beijing ban revives the debate about harmonising antitrust rules Shippers issue reactions to P3 block Global Shippers' Forum and Hong Kong Shippers' Council express views LA and Long Beach box volumes up again Both ports now plan to offer discounts to attract traffic Maersk: Youth wins over age and experience Maersk Tankers targets younger models Don't penalise shipowners for accidental SOx non-compliance Shipowners call for harmonised but fair sulphur directive enforcement from Brussels Lower iron ore prices could boost capesize demand Chinese mine utilisation hits its lowest for almost two years Yangzijiang lands a four-VLOC order from an Australian buyer Deal to build 260,000 dwt bulkers follows Fortescue newbuilding statement Liverpool2 is 'bang on time', despite last winter's storms Merseyside's new box terminal is on schedule to handle larger containerships from late 2015

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JUNE 18, 2014
DB Schenker expands in Africa German freight forwarding and logistics giant DB Schenker is stepping its activies in Africa with the launch of new branches in Angola and Mozambique. Effective 1 June, the group took over its previous agency partner in Angola, Bochimar Lda, DB Schenker announced today. Together with Bochimar, the Sulphur directive: owners call for 'pragmatism' Six months before the European Sulphur Directive comes into force, European shipowners have published an open letter to the European Commission calling for a "fair, realistic, and harmonised implementation". The directive, which comes into force from January 2015, requires ships sailing in the Umea and Vaasa form joint port company The Swedish city of Umea and Vaasa in Finland have decided to merge their ports by forming a new limited liability company called Kvarkenhamnar AB, the Umea city council said in a statement. The new company will be jointly owned by the two cities. It will operate the ports in Vaasa and Holmsund Jiangsu Haitong wins six ultramax order Chinese shipbuilder Jiangsu Haitong Offshore Engineering has won an order for up to six ultramax bulkers from London-based Greek owner Victoria Steamship. The three firm 64,000dwt vessels will have an overall length of 199.9m, beam 32.26, depth 18.5m and are scheduled for delivery in August 2015, Norcap Offshore cancels IPO Nordcap Offshore, the Lichtenstein domiciled offshore services vessel owner, says it has cancelled a planned IPO on the Oslo stock market. The company had planned to raise about NK1.21Bn ($202M) in equity by offering 48M shares at a price of NK25 each on the Oslo Axess market, which targets medium Imports drive LA-LB box business in May Box business at the United States largest container port complex grew 5.6% in May driven primarily by Asian imports as retailers begin ramping up inventory for the peak shipping season. Import volume at the ports of Los Angeles (LA) and Long Beach increased a combined 5.1% to 663,842teu for the Canada approves oil pipeline The Canadian Government on 17 June 2014 approved the construction of a 1,177km twin pipeline that will carry heavy oil from the Alberta Oilsands to the small port of Kitimat, British Columbia, on Canada's west coast. The approval for the CAD7.9 billion (USD7.3 billion) project came with 209 Seychelles expands Port Victoria Seychelles President James Michel on 17 June formally opened a new quay designed to maximise revenue from the 'Blue Economy'. The 120m quay is part of a new development at Ile du Port, a reclaimed island at Port Victoria. The European Union-financed facility will be able to accept vessels up to China's CNOOC signs LNG deals with BP and Shell China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced last night that it had inked two LNG deals with oil giants BP and Shell. BP will supply 1.5M tonnes of LNG per year to CNOOC for 20 years beginning 2019, stated CNOOC. The contract with BP values $20Bn, BP Chief Executive Bob Dudley said at a Yangzijiang secures Fortescue Metals' VLOCs order Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang Shipbuilding said today it has clinched Fortescue Metals' four very large ore carriers order. Fortescue Metals Group, Australia's third biggest iron ore miner, had said on Monday that it would build four VLOCs to lower freight costs, citing better Supramax freight market still weak The Supramax freight market continues to grapple with unprofitable rates as a dearth of cargoes continues to drag the sector down. One South Korean broker told IHS Maritime how hard it is to find business for his clients' ships. "I'm idle most of the time as it's so hard to find employment for my China explains P3 rejection China's Ministry of Commerce has confirmed its rejection of the P3 application. The P3 was to be an operational alliance made of three leading global container shipping companies, Maersk Line, MSC and CMA-CGM. Pirates abort attack due to 'unwanted' cargo A group of pirates abandoned their plan to hijack a ship because the vessel's cargo was not what they were after, revealed anti-piracy body ReCAAP ISC's May report. The report stated that on 25 May, eight armed pirates boarded the 4,147dwt asphalt/bitumen carrier New Glory via its port side from a TT Club highlights preventable accidents in ports Freight transport insurer TT Club said that many accidents in ports can be prevented, based on analysis of the claims it handled. The club's historic claims data has shown that 68% of the cost of claims results from incidents of an operational nature within the port or terminal and a further 14% Carriers tap intra-Asia growth Cargo growth on intra-Asia routes is attracting deep-sea carriers due to the availability of cheap charter vessels and economies of scale between China and Southeast Asia. Recent examples include Maersk-owned MCC Transport/NYK's weekly Japan-China-Thailand schedule calling at Tokyo, Yokohama, Chinese firm eyes shipbuilding in Zhoushan China Ocean Shipbuilding Industry Group has teamed up with Zhoushan Marine Comprehensive Development and Investment (ZMCDI) to jointly develop the shipbuilding business of Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province. According to a strategic cooperation agreement, the company expressed interest to participate in Nanjing Changjiang profit rose in Jan-May Nanjing Changjiang Oil Shipping, the parent company of recently delisted Nanjing Tanker, said its gross profits rose 32% year-on-year (y/y) to CNY7.4M ($1.2M) in the first five months in 2014 due to improvement of its non-shipping businesses. Revenues also increased 17% y/y to CNY1.3Bn during the SapuraKencana wins drilling contracts worth $700M Malaysian drilling company SapuraKencana Petroleum has won three new contracts and a contract extension worth a total of $700M. First, its subsidiary Petcon (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, won two contracts by Petronas Carigali for the provision of its tender assist drilling rigs, namely SKD T-9 and SKD T-10.

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JUNE 18, 2014
FedEx looks to dimensional weight pricing to expand capacity The move to dimensional weight pricing should have a positive impact on Fed Ex, executives with the shipping giant emphasized on the company's fourth quarter earnings call. CEO Fred Smith and CFO Alan B. Graf and Mike Glenn, CEO of FedEx Services, spoke during an hour-long earning call with investors and... Bipartisan Senate duo pitch US fuels tax hike WASHINGTON - With few short-term solutions available to solve the nation's highway funding crisis, some in Congress are willing to back raising and indexing the federal fuels tax to inflation despite the political risks. Sens. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., and Bob Corker, R-Tenn., today pitched a plan to raise the fuels taxes... Widdows: P3 collapse good for carrier competition Ron Widdows at the JOC's TPM Conference in Long Beach in March 2014. "The world changed in the last 24 hours with the collapse of the planned P3 Network," Ron Widdows told the Marine Money Week conference in New York today. The former CEO of Rickmers Group and of NOL said China's... Drewry: Hong Kong-Los Angeles spot rate sinks to two-year low The Drewry benchmark rate for shipping from Hong Kong to Los Angeles has fallen to its lowest level since December 2011. Full-size chart The downward trend in Drewry's benchmark spot rate from Hong Kong to Los Angeles continued this week, as the rate per 40-foot container dropped below $1,700 for the first... China Shippers' Association applauds P3 rejection China Shippers' Association today said it welcomes the "very correct and wise" decision by China's Ministry of Commerce to ban the formation of the P3 Network comprising the world's three largest container lines. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce, known as MOFCOM, yesterday shocked the maritime industry with its rejection of the... Expedited trucker Bolt speeds growth by acquisition Bolt Holdings is aptly named. The multimodal transportation company has bolted since the recession, making the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing U.S. companies for three straight years. Since 2009, the Toledo, Ohio company has increased revenue 164 percent to $49 million, according to the 2013 Inc. listing. The holding company gave... Former FMCSA chief blasts truck critics for 'political opportunism' WASHINGTON - A former head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has blasted truck critics for "political opportunism" in falsely implying a recent high-profile truck accident is tied to an effort to rollback a new federal rules for truck drivers. Annette Sandberg also said truck industry critics have used highly... Hamburg Süd eyes cost cuts, South American expansion Hamburg Süd said it will focus on further cost cuts and expansion of its core routes to and from South America through 2014 after last year's decline in revenue and modest increase in container traffic. Germany's second-largest container shipping line also is weighing its options following the failure of merger talks... US freight sector told: Prepare for banner year WASHINGTON - The U.S. freight industry will have a banner year in 2014, having already seen some of the strongest freight growth since the end of the Great Recession, a transportation analyst said Tuesday. Although general U.S. economic growth was lackluster in the first five months because of severe weather and... Ports in Asia consider impact of P3 rejection Asian ports are still digesting the ramifications of China's unexpected decision yesterday to reject the P3 Network application, putting the kibosh on a vessel-sharing agreement between Maersk Line, MSC and CMA CGM that was set to dominate the container shipping industry. Most terminal executives declined to comment while they searched for... The P3 Network from beginning to end [Slideshow] June 18, 2013 Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGM announce plans to form a long-term alliance on east-west trades. The P3 Network is designed to operate a fleet of 255 ships totaling 2.6 million 20-foot-equivalent units of capacity on 29 service loops on the Asia-Europe, trans-Pacific and trans-Atlantic. The... Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize West Africa services Hapag-Lloyd has plans to restructure its West Africa service network, including its West Africa Service and West Africa Mediterranean Express, in June and July. At the end of June, the carrier will merge both WAX and WMX products into a single service by directly calling at the port of Apapa in... China's Ministry of Commerce explains P3 rejection In a statement published on its website rejecting the proposed P3 Network of Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGM, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, known as MOFCOM, said the proposed alliance would be anti-competitive and not supportive of the "social public interest." The head of the MOFCOM antitrust division... US reaction to P3 decision: 'We're all guessing' U.S. shippers and port officials are still digesting the news of China's rejection of the P3 alliance of the three largest container ship lines, and are wondering what happens next. "It's too early to say whether it's good, bad or indifferent. We'll have to let the dust settle to see how...

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JUNE 18, 2014
Merger mania? More deals between private equity and existing public companies are bound to happen as the investment firms look to exit their plays in shipping, a veteran investment banker counsels. The Pappas premium Oaktree Capital and partner Petros Pappas appear to have pulled off the neat trick of selling ships to investors at an effective premium to their net asset value (NAV) with this week's combination between their private OceanBulk and public Star Bulk. New China steel record Average daily crude steel production in China hit a record high in the first 10 days of June, a data point that is encouraging for the iron ore demand that fuels the capesize bulker trade, an analyst said today. Shock and awe Turbulence in the containership segment is unlikely to end anytime soon, according to industry veteran Ronald Widdows. Avance Gas readies bid Avance Gas has not abandoned plans to pursue a merger with US compatriot Dorian LPG, a top executive said Wednesday. Back to basics Some of the industry's brightest stars took centre stage at the Marine Money Week conference in New York Wednesday where attendees were schooled about the evolution of ship finance. Second tug heads to stricken LNG ship A tug is helping keep a drifting LNG regasification vessel in position off the Indian coastline after the ship suffered an engine-room fire and subsequent propulsion failure. RMT on the attack The UK's RMT is pressing the government to look into what it calls the exploitation of crew on a Seatruck ro-ro chartered to Scottish line CalMac. NewLead seals debt deal Nasdaq-listed NewLead has completed a debt-for-equity swap that will allow it to finance a newbuilding and a mining venture. New $1bn Star upgraded Pareto Securities has upgraded Star Bulk in the wake of a merger with Oceanbulk that turned the Nasdaq-quoted owner into a $1bn company. P3 flop good for lessors China's refusal to back huge alliance is positive for listed boxship companies, Stifel says. Navios crewman hurt A crewman has been injured in a fall on a Navios bulker in Los Angeles. Yudean selling notes China's Guangdong Yudean Shipping is looking to raise CNY 300m ($48m) through selling short-term notes. Austral eyes newbuilds Peruvian fish producer Austral Group is planning to spend $84m on renewing its cargoship fleet. Fesco adds terminal Russian container line Fesco has acquired a new container terminal in Novosibirsk. Judgement awaited A London high court appeal hearing into Russian shipowner Yuri Nikitin's fraudulent charter deals with SCF Group-owned Novoship has ended with no decision. Tug and barge missing A tug and barge have been reported missing off Malaysia, raising fears of a hijacking. US fund buys more Essar Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has sold out of India's Essar Shipping as a US fund builds its stake. Gas double for Hide Japanese shipbuilder Murakami Hide has won two separate deals for LPG ships. Nordcap cancels IPO Nordcap Offshore has cancelled plans for an initial public offering (IPO) in Oslo, the company disclosed Wednesday. Novatek buys into yard Russian gas producer Novatek is taking a stake in new shipyard Zvezda in a signal that LNG carriers could be built there for the Yamal project. More cash for Epic Epic Gas has secured a term loan facility of $32m to help finance the construction of three newbuildings. Baja closing in Mexican ferry owner Baja Ferries is hoping to complete a takeover of France's SNCM before the end of 2014. Victoria in ultra splash Victoria Steamship of the UK has been linked to a big new ultramax order in China. LNGRV adrift off India An Exmar-managed LNG regasification vessel carrier is reported to be adrift and without power in the Arabian Sea. YZJ behind FMG VLOCs Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has emerged as the shipyard behind Fortescue Metals Group's recent order for four VLOCs. California volumes mixed The US ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have reported contrasting container throughput figures for May.

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JUNE 18, 2014
Jan Krems to take over at United Cargo United Cargo has named Jan Krems, former vice president of the Americas for Air France/KLM/Martinair cargo, as its new president, replacing the recently departed Robbie Anderson, according to a spokeswoman for United Airlines. Asian Shippers applaud denial of P3 Asian shippers groups said they were pleased with the decision on Tuesday by China's Ministry of Commerce to block formation of the P3 Network, a global vessel-sharing alliance set to commence on the major east-west shipping corridors. Jacksonville begins harbor-deepening project UP enhances Chicago intermodal services Commentary: The rejection heard 'round the shipping world U.S. logistics spend increased slowly in 2013 Spending on freight transportation and logistics services grew more slowly in 2013, reflecting weaker shipment volumes and flat rates associated with a sluggish economy, rather than any gains in business efficiency, according to a report. Paulsen emphasizes importance of trade promotion authority Van spot rates near record high Average van spot rates continued to rise during the second week of June, finishing the period at $2.07 per mile, just a few cents off the record high of $2.10 per mile seen in March, according to DAT Trendlines. ITC investigates global rice trade U.S. firms urged to reconsider domestic manufacturing Companies "are finding that the total cost of production and other expenses related to manufacturing abroad can carry costs and risks that outweigh the benefits, and are considering domestic operations," Commerce Secretary Pritzker said. Executive moves Hong Kong expands market for U.S. beef Hong Kong will permit the import of the full range of U.S. beef and beef products, consistent with access prior to the end of 2003. Previously, only deboned beef and certain bone-in beef from young cattle could be shipped to Hong Kong. Obama names ITC chairman, vice chairman FMC reviews 20 OTI license applications

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JUNE 18, 2014
Fuel levy the only acceptable market-based measure, says ICS Organisation restates position favouring global rules on cutting CO2 emissions. Mid-week prices firm across Europe MGO at Rotterdam made double digit gains. New engine unit from Caterpillar Major transmission parts accessible from inside vessel. ICS: Efficiency is about survival High fuel costs and low freight rates driving efforts towards higher efficiency. Avails tight in Fujairah Suez market firming. Fatal refinery fire will cut Russian fuel oil exports Repairs at Achinsk refinery could take six months. Pirate attacks in South East Asia 'to worsen' 'The black market for MGO is extremely lucrative,' says security expert. Esca seeks 'harmony' on ECA compliance European shipowners write open letter to EU. Port official responds to Indian pollution directive No control over oily waste being dumped at sea, says port Chairman. Campaign to delay full ECA enforcement gathers pace Industry players call for 'flexibility' to allow a wider take-up of scrubber technology. Maersk 'most to lose' from P3 collapse, say analysts Bunker savings part of that picture. Bunker prices firm in Singapore, Hong Kong Meanwhile, Busan's supplies are being affected by a strike in Yeosu. Current emission solutions 'lock in high carbon behaviour' Climate change academics call for radical measures and say LNG, scrubbers and low sulphur distillates all fail to reduce shipping's CO2 emissions. Chinese giant to build VLOC quartet Client is an Australian miner. Glander International Bunkering expands Dubai ops Firm adds bunker and lubricant trader in Middle East. BIMCO: Progress made on Standard Bunker Contract Input from its Documentary Committee and the Singapore Shipping Association considered. LR issues reminder on ECA fuel change-overs If in doubt, get in touch, says society. ABB secures propulsion contract To power up to 31 LNG carriers under Russian megaproject.

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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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