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BRIEFS

June 20, 2014

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Wan Hai, Cosco SEA, CSCL, PIL launch Far East-India/Pakistan loop P3: Great expectations dashed, but G6 and other networks sail on Carriers seek rate hikes in Asia-Europe, as consumer demand picks up Seaspan acquires 10,000-TEUer for Med to Far East-USWC service BIMCO doubles its 2014 forecast for ship scrapping to 500,000 TEU Sino-Russian Hunchun-Makharino rail freight to hit 2.2 million tonnes EU feeders locked in emission control areas face fight for their lives Singapore exports suffer 6.6pc decline in non-oil products in May Bangladesh exports up 7pc, police arrest 17 in killer factory fire CMA CGM sails around the world in 80 days with Burgundy wines Fatigue rarely causes truck crashes, lack of training does: indy drivers Where the volumes are - carriers turn to intra-Asia to stay afloat Rotterdam, Nuremberg, Munich intermodal rail run increases capacity Terrorist threat: Cathay scraps flights to Karachi, Cargolux stops too Cathay to handle cargo for budget AirAsia at Hong Kong airport terminal Mass sacking of British sniffer dogs diverts air cargo to Continent

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JUNE 19, 2014
Non-implementation of P3 Network to have negligible impact on India: Maersk Line ChPT Chairman calls on Shipping Ministers in Delhi HAROPA again chosen best seaport in Europe by supply chain stakeholders in Asia-Pacific area Paradip Port mulling hybrid cargo terminals 100 pc FDI in rail infra likely Railways' cargo revenue up 7.05 pc in April-May Reshamsingh engaged in significant Delhi bridge project Road Transport Ministry pushing for change in Land Acquisition Act Govt mulling new PPP platform to boost infra INR recovers smartly on fresh dollar selling Posco signs infra pact with PNC Infratech

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Green Cargo introduces new transport service First cargo handled on Maasvlakte 2 New member joins UTi Worldwide's Americas executive team Port of Brownsville gives 30-year franchise to OmniTRAX Bimco advisory on Nigeria causes concerns Hansa Heavy Lift appoints new head of Americas region UK and China sign rail MoU Cargolux to Zhengzhou/Iraqi to London High cubes to dominate equipment market New Aberdeen branch manager for Hutton's Group VW supplies transporters for AA roadside technicians in UK Another new African cargo destination for Etihad Handling service provider discusses legal earnings issues

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JUNE 19, 2014
What's old is new again: Vintage tug goes all-electric Cat power and propulsion packages picked for ALP tugs GCSG christens first barge in new FMT series FMC Commissioner comments on China's P3 decision Bureau Veritas develops guidelines for tugs IMB warns small tankers of rising hijacking threat NSRP selects new projects for funding MacGregor launches steering gear alert system NASSCO Mayport wins $19.8 million PC-14 contract

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JUNE 19, 2014
American Fast Freight taps Kelly as president Drewry container report finds 40ft high cube boxes on rise Coast Guard asking for help identifying false distress caller Port of Seattle releases container numbers for May TT Club analysis discovers operational woes behind most claims

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JUNE 19, 2014
'We'd be offering customers an alternative to BW Group' Avance Gas challenges BW Group's dominance in booming VLGC market Regulators must clarify acceptable market share after Beijing P3 ruling MDS Transmodal says alliances need to know what is and is not anti-competitive Improvement work has paid off, says Lloyd's Register Top ranking on Paris MoU white list and only 10 detentions in three years FSL Trust recruits its new chief financial officer from AET Tankers Tan was head of finance for the Petronas subsidiary UK shipowners sidestep row with minister over sulphur rules Chamber vows to press on with campaign for start date flexibility despite Hammond criticism High cube 40 ft containers will dominate the global fleet Container Census finds these boxes made up nearly half the fleet last year Standard Club cuts its combined ratio to 101% Performance satisfactory and stable, says Grose Chinese banks seal $2.6bn funding for top Greek owners Costamare heads owners tapping finance as shipping takes centre stage on Li's Athens visit Oil companies evacuate staff from the south of Iraq Exports from Basrah and Khor al-Amaya unaffected by turmoil - but the risk remains German flag falls below 400 ships Number of vessels at lowest level for decades FMC upholds its P3 decision FMC statement says that it had determined agreement was not likely to produce an unreasonable rise in costs and services NewLead completes key debt settlement But separate dispute with Ironridge rumbles on Dynagas LNG Partners grosses $125.8m from fundraiser Underwriters exercise option for more shares as partnership prepares for first drop-down vessel since listing Mortensen quits at Danish Shipowners' Association Norden boss leaves DSA in line with move to BW Group Hyundai Heavy Industries orders drop in first five months Decline is felt equally in shipbuilding and offshore IMB warns small tankers to be vigilant against South China Sea pirate attacks Group advises caution following six similar incidents since April Exmar mulls raising finance on bond market Gas shipping company eyes opportunity to bag finance at 'attractive' terms P3: is there a Plan B? Maersk, Mediterranean Shipping Co and CMA CGM have not exhausted their options

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JUNE 19, 2014
Brittany Ferries seeks sulphur cap delay Brittany Ferries has called for a two-year postponement of the 0.1% marine fuel sulphur limit due in force in north European sulphur emissions control areas from 1 January. International political negotiations must be initiated fast to achieve this vital grace period, said the French ferry operator. Avic Dingheng converts 2 Tarntank options Chinese shipyard Avic Dingheng Shipbuilding has secured an order for two LNG-fuelled products tanker options from Swedish shipowner Tarntank. The two 15,000dwt vessels are scheduled for delivery in February and April 2017. With a highly fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce design, the tankers will be Swire Bulk confirms orders at Imabari China Navigation Co (CNCo), the wholly owned deepsea shipping arm of Swire Group, has signed contracts with Japan's Imabari Shipbuilding for four Handysize bulk carriers. Neither delivery nor cost details were revealed, but an estimated delivery schedule could be towards the end of 2015 or into Sasebo bags Kamsarmax pair Japanese shipbuilder Sasebo Heavy Industries has secured orders for two Kamsarmax eco-bulkers: one from compatriot owner Asahi Kaiun and one for Taiwan's First Steamship. The two 84,700dwt vessels will have an overall length of 229m, beam of 38m and depth of 19.1m. Asahi Kaiun's bulker is scheduled Jiangsu Hantong secures 8 Conti bulkers Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry has secured options for eight Dolphin 64-type bulkers from German KG house Conti Reederei, which now has 20 of the vessels on order at the yard. Delivery of the latest eight 63,800dwt 'eco' ships is scheduled as: one in November 2015, two in December 2015, two in Beks confirms Yangfan Ultramax order Turkish owner Beks Shipmanagement and Trading has confirmed its order for two Ultramax bulkers from Chinese shipbuilder Yangfan Group after concluding finance arrangements. Scheduled for delivery in 2016, the two 64,000dwt vessels are being purchased with financing from China Exim Bank. Beks already Liverpool2 'ready in 4Q15' The UK's latest riverside container terminal, Liverpool2, should be ready in the fourth quarter of 2015, port director David Huck told IHS Maritime. Earlier this month, owner Peel Ports launched dredging operations for the deepsea terminal, which will handle post-Panamax box ships up to 13,500teu. More vessels missing in Southeast Asia A Malaysia-registered tug boat and an accompanying towing barge have been reported missing to anti-piracy body ReCAAP ISC. The tug boat Manyplus 12 and barge Hub 18, loaded with 138 containers, departed Sibu, in Sarawak in East Malaysia, for Port Klang in Peninsular Malaysia. Scheduled to arrive at CargoSmart updates sailing app CargoSmart today announced SSM+, a new version of its app for Android and iPhone that lets users view schedule reliability rankings in sailing schedule search results. The free app includes sailing schedule information for 27 ocean carriers and schedule reliability information for the top 30 ports, 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 Panamax owners idling vessels as market worsens Owners of Panamax bulkers have begun to idle their ships in frustration at falling rates amid a severe tonnage overhang. IHS Maritime's Sea-Web data shows 329 Panamax bulkers would be delivered this year and this includes post-Panamaxes. Daily rates for Panamaxes now average $3,953, an amount that Chinese steel production sets record in early June China's average daily crude steel production at China's key steel mills hit a record high of 1.833M tonnes during the first ten days of June, according to data released by China Iron & Steel Association. "It is very encouraging that Chinese steel production has set another record this month," Fortescue order should rebuild investors' confidence Clinching Fortescue Metals Group's four very large ore carriers order should rebuild investors' confidence in Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, said an analyst today. The total contract value is estimated at $275M. The four 260,000dwt VLOCs would be delivered from Thai government plans land bridge to link ports A land bridge across Southern Thailand is being reconsidered, government officials have told IHS Maritime. An overland link between a planned port at Pak Bara on Thailand's Andaman Sea and an expanded Songkhla port on the Gulf of Thailand coast has been considered, and dropped, several times in the Investors sign up for Mtwara offshore base Pacific International Lines (PIL) of Singapore and Dar es Salaam-based MAC Group are to invest $526,000 in a new oilfield supply base in southern Tanzania. The base covers 10ha of the 110ha Mtwara Freeport and will serve multinational companies prospecting for oil and gas offshore southern Tanzania. Small tankers face piracy threat in South China Sea The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) is warning small tankers to maintain strict anti-piracy measures in the South China Sea following a spate of tanker hijackings in the region. At least six known cases of coastal tankers being hijacked for their cargoes of diesel or gas oil have been reported BW on Sohmen-Pao's resignation BW Maritime told IHS Maritime today that the reason for Andreas Sohmen-Pao's decision to step down as the company's CEO was to enable the company to develop its position in a broad range of markets. A BW spokesman said: "BW has significantly broadened its scope of activity in the past decade across Mauritius offers rebate for exporters The Mauritian government has launched a freight subsidy scheme for goods exported to certain African countries. The scheme, which became effective on 1 June, entitles exporters of goods manufactured in Mauritius a rebate of 25% of their freight costs up to a maximum of $300 per teu. Eligible Tanzania bolsters trade ties with China The Tanzanian government is prioritising the development of a new China-Tanzania logistics centre in the Kurasini district of Dar es Salaam. At a recent budget meeting, Tanzanian industry and trade minister Abdallah Kigoda said that as soon as Sh60Bn ($36M) has been raised to compensate residents in

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JUNE 19, 2014
US railroads' intermodal traffic hits historic mark Intermodal volume on U.S. railroads is up 5.8 percent year-over-year in the first 24 weeks of 2014. Full-size chart The volume of intermodal units traveling on U.S. railroads last week was the highest ever seen, the Association of American Railroads reports. U.S. carload and intermodal volume both grew for the week ending in... FMC wades into terminal congestion issue WASHINGTON - The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission wants to ease congestion at ports and is considering hosting a forum for terminal operators and drayage drivers to discuss how to speed the movement of containerized goods at the gates. Harbor trucking leaders told commissioners yesterday they need the FMC to mediate a... Full text of MOFCOM's rejection of P3 What follows is a translation of the announcement by China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) rejecting the P3 Network: Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) Announcement No. 46 in 2014, on the Banning of the Formation of the Network Composed of Maersk, MSC, and CMA CGM under Anti-Monopoly Review Regarding Concentrated Operations - Publishing Unit - Ministry of... Greece gets eight bids for Thessaloniki port, shortlists Piraeus bidders Greece has received expressions of interest from eight companies bidding for a majority stake in the Thessaloniki Port Authority (OLTH), the operator of the country's second largest seaport. APM Terminals, Maersk group's port arm, and International Container Terminals Service Inc. of the Philippines are the leading container terminal operators involved in... NTSB: Truck driver in NJ crash was speeding but didn't violate HOS rules WASHINGTON - The Wal-Mart truck driver that earlier this month slammed into a limousine van, killing one comedian and badly injuring TV star Tracy Morgan, was speeding but wasn't in violation of federal rules on how long he could be behind the wheel, according to a preliminary federal investigation. The high-profile... French rail strike into ninth day, but support waning Rail freight traffic is facing further disruption across France as a strike by rail workers extended to a ninth day, but an end to the stoppage is in sight amid waning support for the walkout. While SNCF, the state-owned rail operator, has told customers to postpone planned shipments until further notice,... Global's terminal expansion in sync Global Terminal unveiled its new semi-automated facility with a celebration capped by a demonstration of rail-mounted gantry cranes that moved 20-foot containers with ballet-like synchronization. Fascinated guests watched from a dockside tent as four unmanned RMGs simultaneously lifted and lowered boxes and moved them side to side. The precisely choreographed movements... FMC commissioner: China's P3 rejection a wake-up call to US agency Richard LidinskyWASHINGTON - The only U.S. Federal Maritime Commissioner to cast a vote against the P3 Network said Chinese authorities might have done the agency "a favor by forcing us to look at our regulatory standards within this new world" of massive vessel-sharing agreements. Commissioner Richard Lidinsky wants the FMC to... Cargolux ponders new joint venture airline Freighter operator Cargolux is considering the startup of a joint venture air cargo airline with its Henan government stakeholder "in the next two years" to capture growing e-commerce volumes, according to Dirk Reich, the carrier's new president and CEO. Speaking at the Transport Logistic show in Shanghai, Reich told the JOC... Four carriers to launch joint intra-Asia service At the end of this month, Cosco Container Lines, Wan Hai Lines, China Shipping Container Lines and Pacific International Lines will launch a new joint service connecting China, Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. The Pakistan/Mundra Express, or PMX, service will employ six Panamax vessels, with two of the ships...

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JUNE 19, 2014
'Consolidation is needed' Bulker owners and operators offered sharply divided opinion today on whether the dry-bulk space is in need of consolidation. American Club in profit The American Steamship Owners Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association has returned to profit despite challenging conditions in the shipping and insurance business. Time to drop anchor? Lay-ups could be on the way for panamax owners in the face of weak spot rates, RS Platou Markets says. Ronin in at Top US hedge fund Ronin Capital has emerged as a major shareholder in Evangelos Pistiolis-led Top Ships. FSL hires CFO First Ship Lease Trust (FSL) has raided AET Tankers to secure a new chief finance officer. SBIC revenue falling Vietnam's new shipyard holding company is likely to post a drop in revenue for the first half of 2014. No-mar part 2 Respected equity analyst Omar Nokta is said to be on the move from Houston and New Orleans-based Global Hunter Securities after just a little more than a year in the job. SCF in seismic union Sovcomflot (SCF) has formed a joint venture with CGG to operate seismic survey vessels. A lonely death Crewman unsupervised during UK cargoship mooring as rope pulled him overboard. DSA hunts successor The Danish Shipowners' Association (DSA) needs a new chairperson as Norden CEO Carsten Mortensen heads to Asia. Subsea 7 extends Kristian Siem's Subsea 7 has extended a contract for a Dof Subsea construction support vessel. Vroon slims Petrolmar Dutch owner Vroon's new Italian acquisition Petrolmar has sold its bunkering business in Genoa. Fixed P&I pioneer dies Fixed premium protection and indemnity pioneer Michael Newbery has died following a sudden stroke. Searching for Plan B Maersk Line is keeping its options open after the scrapping of its P3 Network tie-up with MSC and CMA CGM. Epic details escape Further details have emerged about Singapore-based Epic's purchase of two pressurised LPG vessels from compatriot Komaya Shipping. Valles tanker sold Hong Kong-based owner Valles Steamship appears to have sold a second aframax tanker this year. Fesco adds feeder Russia's Fesco has snapped up a German feedership to serve domestic routes. A single guilty plea Only chief engineer admits abandoning passengers on stricken Sewol. Beks seals ultra finance Turkish owner Beks Shipmanagement & Trading has finalized a Chinese bulker order after fixing financing. IMB raises piracy alarm Small tanker owners have been urged to maintain strict anti-piracy measures in the South China Sea following a spate of hijackings. Underwriters like DLNG Dynagas LNG Partners is set to raise the maximum amount from its recent share sale after the underwriters exercised their option grants in full. Exmar eyes bond market Exmar, the Belgian LNG and LPG vessel operator, says it is investigating the possibility of tapping the bond markets for finance. In the mood for crude The odds that the US government will relax the ban on crude exports by the end of 2014 are high, a leading commodities forecaster said Wednesday. Mister Rodgers' neighbourhood The tanker market is nearing a turning point but the rally will be short lived if there is another wave of newbuilding orders, Paddy Rodgers said Wednesday.

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JUNE 19, 2014
Israel will not give up golden share Asia-Europe concerns sank P3, says FMC's Doyle Doyle noted the FMC "did not have jurisdiction over the Asia-Europe service route; therefore, the FMC did not issue a decision with respect to that route." 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. Senators propose 12-cent gas tax hike The 12-cent hike would offset current transportation spending levels and replenish "all of the buying power the federal gas tax has lost since it was last raised in 1993," according to a summary of the proposal. Greenbrier sees big demand for new tank cars Ex-Im Bank guarantees $15M loan for Cat equipment export Drivers take action in pension row with Sainsbury Intersil settles charges of export violations APM Terminals to raise cranes in Los Angeles Emirates to upgrade Houston, San Fran services High-cube containers continue to grow in popularity According to Drewry's recently published 2014 Container Census report, high-cube, 40-foot containers, which it said will represent nearly 50 percent of the fleet, are cutting into the market for traditional 40-foot containers. Executive moves 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.

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JUNE 19, 2014
IMO launches 'thank you seafarers' social media campaign Day of the Seafarer will be on June 25. Oil prices may come under downward pressure next year IEA says shale oil boom will spread faster than expected. Prices in Fujairah climbing Prices also firm in Suez. Prices firming across Europe Rotterdam and Hamburg markets 'busy'. DNVPS sees growth in distillate screening Also higher share of samples tested to latest ISO 8217 specification. UK Minister: ECA implementation delay is not an option 'Pretty disappointed' with Chamber of Shipping's campaign as industry has had since 2008 to prepare. Spain wants to be 'LNG hub' Bilbao terminal operator wants to start LNG bunkering. Fuel oil stocks climb despite fall in arbitrage arrivals China imported no fuel oil from Singapore in the week to Wednesday. Bunker prices northbound in Asia Demand was below average at most ports today. H2S limit for bunkers 'should be IMO requirement' Limited take-up of revised ISO 8217 fuel standard means there is no effective safeguard to prevent fuels with dangerous gas from entering the market. Venezuelan fuel oil cargo sold into Chinese bunker market China's independent 'teapot refineries' spurning fuel oil as a feedstock. IMB issues anti-piracy alert for small tankers Threat of pirate attacks within the South China Sea have been growing, it says. Shipowner to double fleet size with 'eco' buys Newbuildings to feature MAN Diesel propellers. Chinese developed modern bulker wins orders Vessel's fuel consumption and performance has been verified by DNV GL. China fuel oil stocks down week-on-week Overall volume fell by 0.76%.

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

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

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

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

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

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

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

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

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

EDITORIAL

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

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

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

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

Rome

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Hamburg

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

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

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

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

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Paris

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

New York

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Stockholm

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Zebbug

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

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

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

Livorno

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

SHIPPING

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

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Savona

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

ECONOMY

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

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

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

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Chaff

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

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

LAW

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

River

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

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

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

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

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

YACHTING

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

Trieste

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

JOBS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

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

Erbusco

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

PORTS

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

Riyadh

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

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

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(South China Morning Post)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

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