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October 23, 2014

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TSA carriers to levy range of charges to cover costly low-sulphur fuel CKYHE Alliance tells US, EU and Chinese regulators of intended co-operation Long Beach waives three days demurrage in recognition of high congestion Singapore exports up 0.2pc as European intake declines 3.6pc, US up 1.1pc Hanjin boosts Asia-South Africa services by taking slots on two loops CN posts 21pc hike in Q3 profit to US$760 million as revenues rise 16pc Panalpina profit up 1pc to US$1.23 billion in first 9 months of 2014 CP rail posts 26pc quarterly profit hike to US$356 million, revenue up 9pc Kansas City Southern profit up 16pc on 9pc increase in revenue Port of Brunswick cargo volumes rise 11.6pc in FY2014 Surprise costs, on-time delivery failure said biggest risks to profit, sales 4G phone connectivity soon extends to northern seas off Norway Pudong September cargo volume up 20pc to record 134,322 tonnes Lufthansa Cargo expands in Tunis, Lagos, Bogata in the winter season Dual customs proposal could boost cargo at Brownsville airport Mumbai, India's biggest cargo airport, proves to be a running disaster

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Scania delivers 150th tipper in India Activ Cars takes action for the environment Jessica Heinz to give Dematic's marketing a boost BBC Chartering with dedicated project terminal in Houston DB - a role model for climate protection IAG Cargo enhances quality and augments offers Fiege takes over e-commerce services for Jack Wolfskin Cargo climbs in Long Beach South African is Fiata's young freight forwarder of the year Eurotunnel records Q3 traffic and revenue increase ECG conference confirms that change is the only constant Iata forecast shows improved outlook for air cargo Ebola impact on container shipping

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OCTOBER 22, 2014
DFDS could make 20 people redundant by Christmas Carsten Jensen, DFDS senior vice president responsible for UK business, has confirmed that the Danish ferry company is considering "potential" closure of a department at its White Cliffs Business Park office in Whitfield, near Dover. Quoted by news agency KentOnline, Jensen stated: "I can confirm Mutriba joins KOTC fleet Classification society ClassNK has completed work on the 31,445GT product tanker Mutriba - built by Hyundai Mipo for the Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) and now officially delivered to KOTC at a ceremony held in Kuwait. Mutriba is the fourth and final medium range product tanker to be constructed BHP coal, iron ore production up Mining company BHP Billiton reported a 25% increase in metallurgical coal production to 13Mt, with iron ore up 15% to 62Mt compared with the same quarter last year, according to its September quarterly results released today. The miner attributes the new record iron ore output in part to a higher NGOs call for Myanmar port project halt The Dawei port development project in Myanmar should be stopped while problems in the project's early stages are dealt with, an alliance of NGOs said in Bangkok. Environmental degradation and illegal extraction of resources, as well as land seizures and enforcement relocations, were detailed in the Likelihood of MH370 debris washing up remote Floating debris washing up on Australian beaches is still being reported to officials and inspected, the Australian Transport Safety Authority reported in its weekly MH370 update today. However, none has proven to be related to the missing Boeing 777. Speaking with IHS Maritime, Mick Kinley, CEO Samsung to use robots for LNG ship cleaning South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) will use underwater robots for cleaning the hulls of LNG vessels. The world's second-largest shipbuilder announced: "We have developed the robots and completed the performance testing. The robot will start its cleaning work from this November." China completes DP3 system development China's Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) on Monday announced it had completed the development of the Dynamic Position 3 (DP3) system, the highest level of current DP systems. Named "Best Sea Assembly Institute (BSA)", this system is the first developed by China that can meet the requirements NYK receives approval for ballast water management system Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) received approval from Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) for its ballast water management system, SKY-System, on 21 October. NYK group company Nippon Yuka Kogyo Co Ltd has developed the system with Chinese financial leasing company urges box ship investment Bank of Communication Financial Leasing will emphasise investment in containerships that have secured charterparties at current stage. The Chinese financial leasing company's focus on containership investment and ownership will not materialise without relevant charterparties, Xiuzhi Fang, general Havila interims firm on strong AHTS market Havila Shipping, the listed Norwegian offshore services vessel operator, has reported an increase in 3Q14 net profit on a strong AHTS market. Group net profit in the third quarter rose to NK72.1M ($12.4M) from NK67.0M in the same period last year as revenues increased to NK497.0M from NK398.5M. In

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OCTOBER 22, 2014
Captain held by Nigerian pirates sues ECO and Chevron Scrubbers mean likely changes to bunker delivery notes Two large hybrid ferries to have CRP propulsion Matson to pay $1 million in molasses spill plea deal MEPC correspondence group will look at fuel quality

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OCTOBER 22, 2014
CKYHE Alliance announces plan to expand service to U.S. trades G6 Alliance plans suspension of Asia to U.S. West Coast run ATA truck tonnage index stays level during September Transpacific Stabilization Agreement changing low-sulfur fuel charge formula Boeing marks groundbreaking for Everett composite wing center

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OCTOBER 22, 2014
Jones Act tanker sells for around $155m Sale price seen as high, so too is charter rates ILO agrees seafarer health and safety guidelines Spending 'not cost but investment', UN body claims Busan New Container Terminal to add 700,000 teu capacity Venture poised to have handling capacity of 2.5m teu per year by mid-2015 Winter sailing cancellations stack up Maersk Line and G6 announce further cancellations on the Asia-Europe and transpacific trade lanes Teichert extends contract at Lloyd Fonds But Seeler steps down for political role Golar LNG issues shares to tempt staff to stay Golar undergoing major transformation and needs to retain personnel Shipping needs to set itself ambitious goals, says Madsen DNV GL chief predicts industry will be surprised by pace of change Aqaba dockers' unions agree to halt strikes Port workers walked out last week and in July amid collective-bargaining talks China's growing thirst for oil could bring winter boost for VLCCs September figures suggest that Beijing is taking full advantage of falling prices Moody's maintains Sovcomflot rating State-owned tanker company escapes Russia bond downgrade November loading dates to offer shot in the arm for VLCC market Expectation of earnings boost for November loading programme California congestion fails to halt rise in box traffic Long Beach posts highest September volumes for seven years, following impressive Los Angeles figures Port of Hamburg launches Ebola checks German gateway will quarantine ships if inspections spot seafarers with symptoms Fourth quarter brings solid earnings for crude tankers Three weeks in, owners of spot market tonnage draw comfort from cheaper bunker fuel Free trade deal may axe contentious tariffs on Australian coal shipments to China Canberra hopes the FTA will end Beijng's punitive curbs on exports of thermal and metallurgical coal BHP Billiton forges ahead with its 290m tonnes iron ore target Pilbara production volumes rise as the mining giant seeks to 'maximise value' from infrastructure Investec talks to German banks about box-fleet divestment Specialist banker targets container-asset finance

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OCTOBER 22, 2014
Japan's trade surplus with US grows Japan's trade surplus with the United States expanded for the first time in eight months in September on a year-over-year basis, as exports posted relatively strong growth despite a decline in auto shipments, according to preliminary trade figures released by the Japanese Finance Ministry today. Japan's exports to the U.S. rose... US, China trade groups work to ease apparel, footwear shipments The American Apparel & Footwear Association and the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles and Apparel today signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at easing U.S.-China shipments of fashion products in both directions. The MOU will facilitate the exchange of trade and investment information between the two... Dockworkers strike over APMT terminal agreement in Costa Rica Dockworkers in Costa Rica walked off the job today, continuing a long battle over a proposed container terminal operated by APM Terminals with a strike. Union leaders described the strike as "indefinite." The union, which represents workers working at terminal overseen by the Atlantic Port Authority (JAPDEVA), had threatened a strike... Construction begins on Crowley LNG-powered ship Construction on Crowley's two vessels powered by liquefied natural gas began today, with the first of the pair slated for delivery in second-quarter 2017 and the second expected later that year. The vessels, which will be able to carry up to 2,400 20-foot equivalent units and nearly 400 vehicles, will replace... Truck tonnage flat on retail weakness, factory strength A key indicator of trucking activity was flat in September compared to August, reflecting decreased demand in hauling for retailers but increased business from factories. The unchanged seasonally adjusted for-hire truck tonnage provided by the American Trucking Associations comes after the index rose 1.6 percent to a record high in August.... DP World's automated Jebel Ali terminal services first ship Photo courtesy of DP WorldDP World's newest Jebel Ali terminal received its first vessel call today, paving the way for the automated terminal to become fully operational next year. The APL Phoenix arrived in DP's prized Container Terminal 3, an $850 million project that the terminal operator says will be the... Equipment finance index rockets as businesses increase capital spending Equipment financing activity skyrocketed in September, rising 31 percent from August and 21 percent year-over-year, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association said. The sharp rise in the ELFA's Monthly Leasing and Finance Index in September reflects strong industrial, transportation and construction demand for commercial equipment. The ELFA MLFI-25 index measures the... British shippers, forwarders confront peak-season truck driver shortage British freight forwarders and shippers are struggling with a trans-Atlantic problem: a shortage of skilled truck drivers. A severe shortage of heavy-duty truck drivers could "wreak havoc" with deliveries this holiday season, the British International Freight Association warns. An earlier, stronger-than-expected peak season with high container and trailer volumes is making... Diversions from LA-LB could benefit CN Canadian National Railway said today that congestion at the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex could cause U.S. shippers to divert cargo to western Canadian ports in three weeks, giving the railroad more intermodal business. U.S. shippers' diversion of cargo to the Metro Port Vancouver and the Port of Prince Rupert to... IATA: Air freight will grow 4.1 percent annually through 2018 Air cargo volume will grow 4.1 percent annually through 2018, according to recently released forecast from the International Air Transport Association. Though the market hasn't declined, the freight sector averaged growth of under 1 percent each year since 2011 The expected compound annual growth over 4 percent is a boon for... Fixing the LA-LB mess For a while, it was looking like 2014 was going well for Los Angeles-Long Beach. But as is often the case, things can change quickly in this industry, and the situation at the largest port complex in the Americas definitely looks different now. Earlier this year, the adjacent ports were attracting... Trans-Pacific carriers still navigating tumultuous GRI waters General rate increases in the trans-Pacific count on participation from all carriers to be successful, and are hurt when one carrier or several discount prices on the eve of a hike, Transpacific Stabilization Agreement executive administrator Brian Conrad says. Perhaps, that is the reason that general rate increases by the 15... FMCSA pumps $1 million into driver training programs for US veterans Federal regulators will spend $1 million to help U.S. military veterans train for careers behind the wheel and alleviate what trucking companies say is a growing shortage of skilled drivers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will provide $1 million in grant money to nine technical and community colleges to bolster... CP CEO Harrison makes case for rail industry consolidation Canadian Pacific Railway CEO E. Hunter Harrison yesterday struck back at critics of potential rail industry consolidation, saying U.S. regulators could approve a merger and service would improve as a result. During a phone call with analysts and media, Harrison said CP met with CSX Transportation three to four times to... Amsterdam, London Heathrow close freight gap on Paris, Frankfurt airports London - Amsterdam and London have closed the gap with Europe's top freight airports as pilot strikes at Lufthansa and Air France shrunk cargo traffic at their Frankfurt and Paris hubs. London Heathrow was the best performing top four airport in September, boosting freight traffic by 7.8 percent to 124,570 metric... CP builds on domestic intermodal growth Canadian Pacific Railway's domestic intermodal push keeps gaining steam, with volume jumping 19 percent year-over-year in the third quarter and demand sometimes even exceeding the railroad's capacity. The steep rise in the shipment of 53-foot containers more than made up for an 8 percent year-over-year decline in international intermodal traffic, as... Hamburg Süd takes steps to combat LA-LB congestion Hamburg Süd said it has taken steps to combat significant delays in vessel arrivals and departures at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach as severe congestion at the largest port complex in the Americas has reached a new level of intensity. In a customer advisory obtained by JOC.com, Hamburg... Growing container volumes add to perfect storm in LA-Long Beach Big ships, a trucker shortage and a broken chassis system are cited as reasons for the massive current congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Now add heavy volumes to the list of culprits. September throughput at the largest port complex in the Americas rocketed upward after being...

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OCTOBER 22, 2014
American Phoenix takes flight A joint venture between MidOcean Marine and US compatriot Alterna Capital appears to have parted ways with a Jones Act product tanker. Transgas ponders renewal A leading operator is scouring the LPG market for second-hand tonnage after parting ways with one of its ageing gas-carriers. Captured captain sues Oil major Chevron and Edison Chouest Offshore (EOC) are the targets of a lawsuit filed by a captain who spent more than two weeks as the hostage of West African pirates. TSA claws back costs Asia to US container lines are tackling the cost of new cleaner fuel rules by upping a surcharge. Scorpio takes one more step Scorpio Bulkers has crossed another bridge en route to funding its vast newbuilding orderbook. Antwerp volumes up The key Belgian port of Antwerp has continued to see cargo throughput increase this year. Stifel dials down cape view A slack start to the fourth quarter has seen US investment bank Stifel slice its capesize rate estimates for the period in half. Matson pays for spill US container line Matson Navigation has pleaded guilty to two violations relating to the illegal discharge of more than 230,000 gallons of molasses at Honolulu harbour in 2013. No new ferry for now An Australian property developer has halted plans to fund a new passenger ferry from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island. Dry shares spike globally A jump in dry cargo shares in Oslo yesterday on the tail of a record rise in the capesize market has passed to stocks around the globe. Tankers boost Brightoil Hong Kong energy group Brightoil has seen annual earnings increase as it enjoyed the first full year of operation for its VLCCs and aframaxes. Buyers circle Perth Investors interested in Scotland's Perth Harbour have one month to submit their business plans. Strike ended in Aqaba Workers at Jordan's Aqaba Container Terminals (ACT) have ended their strike after reaching an agreement with the facility's operator APM Terminals. Arcadia on the hunt India's Arcadia Shipping is actively seeking second-hand acquisitions as it seeks to expand its fleet. HHI chops again Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has cut back the number of its business divisions as it seeks to turn around losses. GFI bid goes hostile BGC Partners has launched a hostile $675m all-cash bid for derivatives broker GFI Group, it emerged Wednesday. No fallout for SCF A downgrade of Russian government debt will have no impact on state-owned shipowner SCF Group (Sovcomflot), Moody's says. Stena ferry breaks free Tugs had to retrieve a Stena Line ferry in Belfast after a storm snapped its moorings. Iran needs FPSO Iran needs a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel to unlock a southern oil field. JMU wins ferry double Japan Marine United (JMU) has signed a contract to build two large eco-ferries for MOL Ferry. Havila turns it around Havila Shipping has posted a robust improvement in its third quarter performance, figures released Wednesday show. BHP makes it three BHP Billiton, the world's largest mining company, has produced a record amount of iron ore in the September 2014 quarter. Barclays upgrades PB Barclays has upgraded its view of Pacific Basin despite the shipowner's recent bleak third quarter trading update. Swiber sells sukuk bond Swiber Holdings, the Singapore offshore contactor, has raised SGD 50m ($39m) from a three year sukuk bond. Long Beach sees new high Long Beach has joined the Port of Los Angeles in seeing record container throughput in the month of September.

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OCTOBER 22, 2014
Business says 'time is of the essence' in reaching ILWU-PMA contract IATA: Air freight to grow 4.1% annually CP CEO: No merger offer to CSX Railroads to begin filing service reports Ebola supplies waiting for Customs clearance CKYHE expanding to U.S. trades UPS to raise rates on Dec. 29 Holidays will bring 8.8% growth for FedEx Matson, U.S. Attorney resolve molasses spill charge NYK Line to participate in Pacific Northwest West Coast Metro Pool Port of Long Beach has third-busiest import month

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OCTOBER 22, 2014
Fujairah's bunker revenue tops $4 billion a year UAE port services 100,000 ships a year. INTERTANKO lauds IMO's move on bunker quality issue But calls for transparency in compliance checks. 'Slow steaming is part of our toolbox': Maersk Commitment remains unshaken, despite falling bunker prices. Freight users monitor ECA-related price rises Via web-based 'knowledge centre' tracking developments in ferry sector. Bunkering starts at Las Palmas Oryx confirms start. ARA tops MARPOL sulphur complaints table Bunkerworld analysis shows only 20% of MARPOL-related sulphur complaints would stand up in a commercial dispute. Gibraltar 'must respond to competition' Port will work hard not to lose its place as the most competitive bunkering port in the Mediterranean. Lines must act quickly to recover ECA costs The TSA low-sulphur fuel surcharge will be based on Bunkerworld price indications. 'Eco' ferry deal for Japanese yard Features include contra-rotating propeller and hybrid propulsion. Oosterlee heads new ARA bunker operation Initial focus is on MGO. DSME LNG fuel system receives technology award Recognised as among top ten technologies of South Korea. Biofuel supplier resumes marine operations at Hawaii With new fuelling permit and upgraded biodiesel production plant. Firm sells first small-scale LNG production unit Applications of unit include marine bunkering. Shipbrokers and agents voice 'concerns' over ECAs ECAs to bring about 'adverse impact' on short sea shipping. Fuel prices dip in the Americas Despite rise in crude prices.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

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

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

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

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

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

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

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

EDITORIAL

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

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

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

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

Rome

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Hamburg

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

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

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

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

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Paris

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

New York

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Stockholm

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Zebbug

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

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

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

Livorno

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

SHIPPING

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

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Savona

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

ECONOMY

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

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

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

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Chaff

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

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

LAW

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

River

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

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

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

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

SAILING LIST

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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