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November 21, 2014

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Carriers suspend US$1,000/FEU congestion surcharges in face of feedback Maersk suspends Benghazi calls as fighting in Libya rages White House: West coast dock rift like last year's on east coast LA-Long Beach PierPass agency determined to keep its 'mitigation fee' China ports' total box throughput increases 9pc in October HK Shippers Council expects west coast congestion to drag on Maersk's Asia-Europe 2 service to receive first 18,340-TEU ship Cosco, CSCL mull quitting Hamburg, check out Wilhelmshaven South Carolina Ports Authority October container volume up 17pc SITC starts weekly East Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam service Irish Continental pre-tax profit up 6.7pc in Q3 to US$29.8 million Virgin Atlantic Cargo flies huge mountain frogs from Europe to Montserrat DuPont Tyvek covers protect perishables, pharmaceuticals Qantas, China Eastern aim to boost cooperation with new flights

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014
G6 expected to deploy larger vessels Govt along with Exim Bank to set up INR 1,500-cr. fund to boost shipbuilding Maersk Line to introduce Low Sulphur Surcharge to fully support 2015 ECA sulphur regulation Samsung Group calls off merger of shipbuilding, engineering units UASC to join EPIC service from Jan. 2015 Wan Hai Lines facilitates transhipment at Vallarpadam ICTT China's new policy may dampen India's cotton exports Revised duty drawback rates to be effective from Saturday APM Terminals Mumbai registers new 'gate' record Karnataka focusing on developing its non-major ports National Integration Week being observed at JN Port INR recovers from 9-month low of 62.22 on fresh dollar selling New drawback rates meet exporters' expectations: Fieo chief

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Die Achillesferse im Visier Renault hands over 10,000th T truck to Trans-Man HR director promoted to Norbert Dentressangle board IRU and Acea issue joint call to EU decision makers Board resignations at Swisslog Network welcomes two new Asian members Rickmers rating set to CCC Kenco delivers "wine by-the-glass" enjoyment Trip through Carpathians with single locomotive Transaero winging its way to Tbilisi Poulsen takes Apac expertise to Agility Emes and Arkas cooperate on new Greece-Turkey link ERS steps up Poland shuttle frequency again Cathay Pacific to fly freight to Cambodia Mexico says "yes" to HL/CSAV bonding

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014
Discussion group merger delayed The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has voted to delay the permanent integration of the two major transpacific discussion agreements. The Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement (TSA), which covers eastbound trade, filed a request in late 2012 to absorb the Westbound Stabilisation Agreement Upside seen from crude slump Shipping executives and analysts contend that the sharp drop in crude pricing will improve prospects for tankers and other vessel classes. Morgan Stanley analyst Fotis Giannakoulis noted on 19 November that public tanker stock pricing is lower despite an increase in charter rates. "It seems that Shell launches Naturelle range of EALs Shell Marine Products has launched its new range of environmentally acceptable lubricants (EALs), which includes Shell Naturelle S4 Stern Tube Fluid 100. Shell's range of EAL products enables ships entering US waters to comply with the regulations revised in 2013 for a Vessel General Permit (VGP). Locals trained to tackle Nigeria waterway deaths A lack of investment in river and marine transport infrastructure was responsible for the loss of 296 lives on Nigeria's waterways last year, the Nigerian Inland Waterway Authority (NIWA) said last weekend. Bad visibility and poor communication were also to blame for numerous fatal boat accidents, Oil thieves' vessels seized, refineries burned The Nigerian Navy destroyed two illegal oil refineries at Opobo Creek in Rivers State and also set two boats laden with stolen crude oil on fire. The refineries were said to have been able to produce N8M ($46,000) per day of automotive gas oil (AGO) and kerosene when they were raided on 13 November. Terminal plans change at Richards Bay South African freight operator Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) has abandoned plans to build its own coal terminal at Richards Bay. The plan was announced two years ago but has been overtaken by expansion of Grindrod's Navitrade coal terminal. Navitrade's capacity of 3.5M tonnes is being expanded in BW LPG profit soars but falls short of expectations BW LPG, the Singapore based gas carrier company that is listed in Oslo, has posted a sharp increase in 3Q14 and nine month profits, but the latest quarter fell short of analyst expectations. Group net profit in 3Q14 rose to $87.5M from $68.9M in the same period last year, while revenues increased SLPA orders dredger from IHC Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has ordered a 4,000 cubic metre capacity Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger from IHC Holland BV, its third from the Dutch builder. An SLPA statement said the new dredger will belong to the latest series of IHC hopper dredger 'Beagle 4' family with a diesel electric Costa Concordia damage claims dismissed as 'unrealistic' Costa Crociere has been labelled as "imaginary and unrealistic" due to compensation claims totalling €220M lodged by the island of Giglio and the region of Tuscany for damage to their image caused by the Costa Concordia disaster in January 2012. The wreck of the Costa Concordia was moved from Kim Heng to benefit from incoming rigs More incoming rigs to Singapore to be warm or cold stacked may present more business opportunities for rig builders such as Kim Heng Offshore & Marine, which is feeling the heat of the industry slowdown and slow workflow. "Currently, there are some 20 idle rigs in or nearby Singapore and about 15 Vard needs to lift profitability A slowing new order momentum could delay Vard Holdings' (Vard's) return to healthy profitability that would be necessary for the Singapore-listed, offshore vessels builder's stock to recover. Vard management has guided for "below average new order intake expected in the near-to-medium term", saying Suria profit falls 19% Malaysia-listed port services operator, Suria Capital Holdings (Suria), reported 3Q14 profit down by 19% to MYR14.6M ($4.33M). Revenue dropped 8% year on year to MYR62.3M as of 30 September 2014 from MYR68M. The decrease in revenue resulted from lower contribution from all business segments Malaysian container liner PDZ posts loss Malaysia-listed container liner PDZ Holdings (PDZ) posted a loss of MYR1.38M ($0.41M) for the first quarter ended 30 September 2014, as compared to a profit of MYR1.11M in the corresponding period last year. Revenue went down 13% to MYR37.8M from MYR43.6M. The decrease in earnings was due to lower

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014
Chouest, Island OCV newbuilds will be longer and wider Shell launches new range of EALs Two shipyards face OSHA penalties Sewol operator CEO gets 10 year prison sentence World's biggest box ship has world's biggest engine

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014
Port of Vancouver holding line on staying away from tax increase Port of Olympia starts project to revamp Port Plaza landscaping CMA CGM Group bringing back Citrus Express seasonal service Port of Tacoma biofiltration system helping to remove log yard pollutants Knutson NHK Offshore Tankers holds shuttle tanker naming ceremony

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014
Navis launches cloud-based vessel-stowage platform XVELA will build on PowerStow to allow carriers and terminal operators to exchange real-time data Gast rules out merger between Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Süd Deal would mean 'too many compromises', says shipping boss Zim narrows its third-quarter loss Israeli shipping line begins to feel the benefit of recent restructuring Tsakos pledges to bring balance to Intertanko New chairman pledges to address commercial sustainability as well as technical and regulatory issues Navios Acquisition sees deliveries boost third-quarter revenue Some 16 vessels have been added to company's fleet Incentives and fines will improve port performance, says analyst Rewards and penalties will tackle the challenges both sides face, says Ocean Shipping chief Medium range product tanker earnings hit an 18-month high Plentiful cargo inquiries and a lack of prompt ships boost owners' prospects OW Bunker board 'shocked and amazed' that losses were possible UPDATED: Board did not authorise a $125m credit line now at the centre of fraud investigation European shippers hit out at CKYHE US trades agreement Alliance filing includes the ability to jointly negotiate with ports and use ships of up to 18,000 teu Mexico approves CSAV and Hapag-Lloyd merger Shipping lines are only waiting for approval from two more regulatory authorities Creditreform downgrades Rickmers Holding to 'substantial risk' CCC German owner continues its refinancing talks BW LPG responds to critics over 'sub-par' performance Firm wants stable earnings and high vessel employment, not a grab for spot market peaks, says Gleeson October brings a tale of two coasts for US box ports Los Angeles and Long Beach slow but Virginia and Savannah maintain growth GasLog posts higher profits as fleet grows Charter extension comes as spot market gets a boost Standard announces a 5% premium hike The decision puts the club at the upper end of rate increases BW LPG sees profits rise but below analysts' expectations Analysts concerned over company reducing spot market exposure Coal fixtures bail out embattled dry bulk sector Resource projects may boost smaller vessels in the long term Update: FMC puts brakes on merger of transpacific discussion agreements Commissioners want more information, but Brian Conrad says WTSA market share is too small to have much effect CMA CGM launches reefer service for eastern Med French line hopes to take business away from road transport

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014
US intermodal volume slows as peak season winds down U.S. intermodal volume growth appears to be slowing, reflecting the winding down of the peak season and potential delays caused by U.S. West Coast port congestion. On a year-over-year basis, U.S. intermodal volume rose 2.6 percent in the week ending Nov. 15 and 2.2 percent in the prior week, according... MSC does about-face on US West Coast congestion surcharge Just days after postponing a surcharge on cargo heading from Asia to U.S. West Coast ports, Mediterranean Shipping Co. today told customers it would impose a surcharge next week to mitigate losses from terminal congestion. Starting Nov. 26, MSC will charge a congestion surcharge of $800 per TEU, $1,000 per FEU... Diversion traffic helps push import growth at Oakland Laden container import cargoes at the Port of Oakland jumped more than 9 percent in October, a result of marketing efforts and the rerouting of cargo to avoid unprecedented congestion in Southern California. The Port of Oakland's throughput volume was up 3.8 percent year-over-year in October. Full size chart. Oakland's import volumes... Teamsters win election at FedEx Freight terminal, but cancel 3 others A Teamsters union election for drivers at a FedEx Freight terminal in Richmond, Virginia, has been canceled, the third election withdrawal in three weeks. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters also withdrew petitions to the National Labor Relations Board for representation elections at FedEx Freight terminals in South Newark, New Jersey, and... Zim cuts loss but volume slides on Asia-Europe exit Zim Integrated Shipping Services' net loss narrowed in the third quarter as the Israeli ocean carrier started to benefit from a $3.4 billion debt restructuring. The net loss on a non-GAAP basis shrank to $20 million in the three months through September, a $56 million improvement on the same period in... Port of Oakland closes after death of dockworker The Port of Oakland is closed today following the death Wednesday night of a longshoreman in Benicia, a breakbulk and bulk port on the San Francisco Bay. The longshoreman died from natural causes, according to the Solano County Coroner, who was quoted in Thursday's Oakland Tribune. International Longshore and Warehouse Union... Rail lifts exceed expectations at South Carolina's inland port The South Carolina Ports Authority's inland port of Greer continues to exceed performance expectations with rail lifts at the facility up 1.5 times over plan, with 17,714 moves since July. The SCPA reported Wednesday that the Greer inland port handled 4,678 rail lifts in October. The port authority opened the 40-acre... UASC official compares North American ports to Third World LONDON - North America has "Third World" ports that charge carriers "very high costs for very low efficiency," a senior executive of United Arab Shipping Co. says. "To be brutally honest, North America is not up to form" despite efforts to improve performance, Franck Kayser, the pan-Arab carrier's vice president, network... BNSF plans record capital expenditure for 2015 BNSF Railway plans to spend a record $6 billion on capital projects next year and will invest $500 million more this year than it originally planned, it said today. While $2.9 billion will be spent next year on replacing and upgrading the railroad's existing network, there will be still be $1.5... Court refuses to block NY-NJ bridge toll increase A federal judge has refused to block the next phase of a multiyear increase in tolls for bridges used by trucks and cars crossing waterways between New York and New Jersey. U.S. District Judge Richard K. Eaton refused to grant the injunction sought by the American Automobile Association's chapters in New... Hamburg works to better coordinate mega-vessel handling In an effort to reduce congestion caused by mega-vessels, the Port of Hamburg has launched an initiative to better coordinate the handling of the vessels - even before they make their way up the estuary of the Elbe river. The Nautical Terminal Coordination, launched last month, monitors ships calling at northern... NY-NJ sets plan for gray chassis pool Industry officials in the Port of New York and New Jersey have agreed on a plan to create a "gray" chassis pool that would allow truckers to freely interchange chassis throughout the port as soon as early 2015. The decision is a major step toward clearing one of the chief impediments... Ocean shipping group seeks to fine-tune electronic invoicing When the Ocean Freight Industry EIPP Standards Advisory Board in July announced the creation of guidelines for emerging standards used in Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment, it promised a system that "will drive greater efficiency, reduce costs and simplify processes." For beneficial cargo owners that face almost continuous ocean freight rate... Japan's trade surplus with US widened in October Japan's trade surplus with the United States expanded for the second consecutive month in October on a year-over-year basis despite a double-digit rise in imports, as exports also posted robust growth, according to preliminary trade figures released by the Japanese Finance Ministry on Thursday. Japan's imports from the U.S. grew for... Incoterms: Lost in translation? Q: It was disappointing to read your answer in an October commentary to the person who asked about obligations of the seller and buyer under the FCA Incoterm ("Trade Compliance: Assume the Worst"). FCA - or Free Carrier - is a way to ensure the goods are properly "cleared for...

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps A 2014 launch of its pending IPO remains a possibility for Belgian tanker giant Euronav, its chief executive said today. Jones Act-qualified oceangoing ATBs and ITBs A listing of the fleet of bluewater integrated tug-barges (ITBs) and articulated tug-barges (ATBs) protected by US cabotage law, according to records by the US Maritime Administration (Marad) as of October 2014: Jones Act-qualified newbuildings A listing of cargoship and articulated tug-barge (ATB) newbuildings on order at US yards: Bosporus bonus Suezmax rates are racing ahead in a week that has seen the market record the largest daily climb of the year. Rand seeks flexibility Bulker owner Rand Logistics plans to register to sell up to $75m of securities. Navios confirms VL deal Navios Maritime Acquisition has confirmed the purchase of a VLCC from a Japanese owner. WSG wins ferry deal UK security and defence company Westminster Group (WSG) has won a 21-year contract to operate a new ferry service and terminals in West Africa. Bumi Armada profit dips A more than 15% increase in revenue was not enough to prevent Bumi Armada from posting a drop in third quarter profit. NAT toasts cheaper oil Herbjorn Hansson today celebrated the joys of a lower oil price for suezmax specialist Nordic American Tankers. G6 cuts Europe calls The G6 Alliance of container lines has temporarily halted European calls on its Pacific Atlantic 2 (PA2) service. Monjasa: "slight" upturn Danish fuel and tanker group Monjasa says it only has "limited" exposure to collapsed rival OW Bunker. BW LPG under fire, shares crash BW LPG shares crashed today on the back of a disappointing third quarter performance. Attica boosts profit Greece's Attica Holdings has pushed up its profit during the third quarter on increased revenue. FMC stops the clock The US has halted plans to combine two transpacific containership discussion groups. GasLog profit jumps New York-listed LNG carrier owner GasLog has added $22m to its net earnings in the third quarter as revenue soared. CSG goes short again China Shipping Group (CSG) is selling more short-term debt to boost working cash. Sewol boss jailed The head of the company that owned the Sewol ferry has been jailed for 10 years in South Korea. BW LPG profit rises Improved freight rates and an expanding fleet have helped BW LPG post a 27% jump in third quarter net profit. Nimrod buys PSV stakes Nimrod Sea Assets Limited has acquired majority stakes in two PSV newbuildings on the back of long-term charters. Port Hedland strike off Teekay has reached a deal with Australian tug engineers to avert a strike at Port Hedland scheduled for Saturday.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014
Newsflash: Main ILWU-PMA negotiators not expected to meet until Dec. 2 ZIM says it is financially stronger following restructuring Poor utilization exacerbates non-availability of chassis in SoCal Commerce offers consolidated export-screening tool Teamsters continue unionization of FedEx Freight Drayage drivers end strike against Pacific 9 Transportation Port of Oakland, other San Francisco Bay ports, closed on Thursday Newsflash: Trade attorney warns drayage industry could be impacted by case law Mexico OKs merger of Hapag-Lloyd, CSAV Descartes aquires mobile last-mile solutions provider NY/NJ port extends truck replacement program

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014
DNV GL, Qatari shipyard to promote LNG as marine fuel Firms sign memorandum of agreement. ExxonMobil launches zinc-free marine engine oil Protects engines designed for upcoming EPA legislation, says firm. California sees drop in reported engine blackouts October had lowest monthly number so far in 2014; none specified as relating to fuel switching. Bunker sales up at Gazpromneft 30% rise over nine-month period. LNG terminal: Work could start in 2017 Muuga could become a suitable hub for the project connecting the Finnish and Estonian gas networks. New figures show details of OW's trade debt Top ten owed over £200 million. OW Board 'did not approve' Tankoil credit line Chairman 'very much looking forward to an in-depth investigation'. Tanker operator sees cost base cut Chairman of Nordic American Tankers says weak crude is good for business. Stena methanol ferry conversion goes ahead At a cost of $27 million. OW's bank creditors move to protect their claims Accountant acting for bank syndicate warns other claimants that they could face claims for damages. Fuel costs get key role in box operator outlook Rise in prices would result in downgrade, says Moody's. LNG bunkering technology acquired by new firm Company will finalise the construction of a LNG bunkering terminal in Denmark. Canadian company buys LNG-powered twin Newbuildings due to enter service in 2016. Dubai develops bunkering guidelines The move a big step forward for maritime sector. Analyst: Majority of scrubber owners from Norway Scrubbers likely to be more popular over the longer term. Singapore oil specialist eyes public listing by year-end Company firming up investor demand in the meantime, says report. LNG-fuelled box shipping operations to grow As TOTE's two LNG powered vessels come into operation 'more will soon follow'. OW's US units in bid to sell leftover fuel Companies seeking to recover over $13 million from transaction. BMS United Bunkers expanding operations in Asia New managing director to head offices in the PRC, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Singapore.

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PORTS

Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian

Milan

In the first half of 2026, Trieste, Venice, Ravenna and Ancona will remain at around 819 thousand TEUs: growth in the basin will come from Koper and Rijeka

PORTS

Assoporti represented the Italian position on the EU ETS at ESPO

Rome

Petri: No to the indiscriminate application of rules designed for profoundly different territorial realities.

PORTS

DP World secures ten more years of management of the multipurpose terminal at the port of Luanda

Dubai

Since 2021, it has invested over 260 million dollars in it

PORTS

Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait

Naples

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona

Noise

The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th

Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth

PORTS

Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth

Rome

The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.

SHIPYARDS

Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector

Dhaka

A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned

ACCIDENTS

Three merchant ships hit in the Black Sea in the special economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria

Bucharest/Sofia

The accidents have resulted in a serious toll: two dead, several injured and an entire crew missing.

HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships

Seoul

A 13,000 TEU container ship from CMA CGM has been equipped with it

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue

Southampton/London

Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.

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

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.

PORTS

Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved

Gioia Tauro

The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.

SHIPPING

Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.

Copenhagen

The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.

COMPANIES

ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance

Haifa

Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion

PORTS

Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.

Ravenna

Fabio Maletti's term has expired

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

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