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November 26, 2014

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CMA CGM net profit up 187pc on one-off gains as EBIT slips 9pc More lines re-apply WC congestion fee, PMA fumes, ILWU dawdles Belgian transport Monday strikes bring Antwerp, Zeebrugge to a halt Maersk Line hangs on to top spot for schedule reliability US Commerce Department wants anti-dumping duties on Shenzhen boxes Emirates Line restructures its East Africa-Asia Service into two loops Paradox: Socal chassis in short supply, but the so is the number of users Menlo to expand in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand after growth in 2014 ATA Truck Tonnage Index up 0.5pc in October, bodes well for fourth quarter Korean university sets goal to design and develop its own 25,000-TEUer BNSF to spend US$6 billion on tracks, engines on Northern Corridor Hi-tech logistics start-ups show established players how it's done Alaska Airlines and US Marines team up to deliver Xmas toys across Alaska SF Express aims to establish European delivery network 'sooner or later' ANA seeks anti-trust immunity for transpac cargo joint venture with UAL

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NOVEMBER 25, 2014
BCHAA takes lead in clearing misconceptions of World Bank survey CMA CGM reports record-high volume & strong growth in net income in Q3 Drop in bunker prices may not affect vessel speed T. S. Lines vessel makes maiden Pipavav port call as part of CIX service FACT to set up CFS with Apeda's help GMR-led consortium emerges lowest bidder for two phases of eastern dedicated rail corridor Road Transport Ministry to allow easier exit for developers GST Bill likely to get passed in winter session of Parliament, says govt INR erases early loss, remains better against dollar USIIC holds dinner reception for South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley

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DPD augmenting capacity MCT welcomes latest straddle carrier technology Green light for DFC electrification project First 10,000 t of cargo to Zhengzhou Menlo's Genk facility maximising location potential Tanzania invests in Mwanza expansion Plethora of new railcars for UWC Official inauguration of freight terminal at Basel airport US senators sign letter for WRRDA funding Lan Cargo redesigning management team BNSF spending record sum in 2015 Making the most of anytime/anywhere shopping behaviour RWI/ISL: world trade growing again

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NOVEMBER 25, 2014
NSB launches China ship management arm German container ship manager Reederei NSB has established a presence in China in a bid to evolve into an international third party vessel manager. The new group affiliate Asia Marine was launched in Shanghai's Pudong district in a ceremony with 120 business partners and industry representatives Indian Ocean security challenges still pose a threat East Africa's new regional security force lacks the maritime capability to take on pirates and other seaborne criminals, Seychelles' foreign minister has revealed. Jean Paul Adam, speaking exclusively to IHS Maritime, warned that continuing instability on land in Somalia may prompt the return of Frontline 2012 focuses on building tanker portfolio Frontline 2012, part of John Fredriksen's maritime business empire, recorded a net profit of $59M in the third quarter of 2014, more than double than the same period last year. Quarterly revenue increased to $55.4M from $28.7M in 3Q13. In the first nine months of this year Frontline 2012 recorded PwC appointed as OW Bunker receiver PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has been appointed by a group of lenders as the receiver for the pledged assets of the bankrupt OW Bunker group. ING Bank (ING), the security agent for the group of lenders has appointed three PwC personnel from its London office, as well as two staff based in Chinese October thermal coal imports hit three year low Chinese thermal coal imports dropped to a 36-month low of 12.5M tons in October, shipping analysts at Arctic in Oslo have reported. Citing Chinese statistics, analysts said Erik Nikolai Stavseth and Kurt Waldeland said the figures "indicate a 17% decline year-over-year and a 12% fall from Clarksons and Platou boards agree £281M acquisition London-based shipping services group Clarkson has agreed to acquire Norwegian shipbroker and investment bank RS Platou for £281.2M ($441M), Clarkson said in a statement. "Completion, which would be conditional on, amongst other things, Shareholder approval, regulatory approval and the readmission Antwerp port strike ends Ships started leaving the Port of Antwerp at 20.00 last night following the end of a 24-hour strike by workers. A spokesperson told IHS Maritime this morning that every ship waiting to leave the port has now left, and that vessels are now also entering. The port is working to clear the backlog, EU extends its counter-piracy mission Operation Atalanta, the European Union's counter-piracy mission off Somalia, has been extended until 12 December 2016. Total cost for the two-year deployment is estimated at €14.7M ($18.3M). Atalanta was initiated in December 2008 to protect World Food Programme vessels delivering aid to Australia bans another ship from its ports The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has barred Indonesian flagged box ship Territory Trader from its ports for three months, labeling the vessel a 'repeat offender'. It follows on the heels of Vega Auriga banned for three months last August before sailing to New Zealand where it was Tianjin Port to provide shore power Tianjin Port in North China announced today that the shore power supply project at Pacific Terminal has completed and will be launched by the end of 2014. This project, co-constructed by Tianjin Binhai Power Supply Company and Tianjin Port, is to transform the 10kV, 50Hz input utility power to UMW 3Q14 profit up 39% y/y Malaysia-listed UMW Oil and Gas Corporation turned in a 3Q14 profit of MYR75.8M ($22.62M), a 39% year-on-year increase from MYR54.5M, on increased contributions from its drilling services segment and higher investment income. The offshore drilling and oilfield services company recorded a 23.9% y/y Uncertainty over HHI restructuring lingers Although Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and its subsidiaries have been selling stakes in other companies to boost cash flow, there is still uncertainty over its financial status, said an analyst in a research note. Samsung Securities analyst Youngsoo Han said, "Last week, Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Pirates thwarted by Indonesian Navy Pirates were thwarted by the Indonesian Navy off Riau Island, Indonesia. Bulk carrier New Emerald was underway in the Philip Channel at Lat. 01 03.14N., Long. 103 37.86E. during 07.00 hours local time on 21 November, according to AISLive vessel tracking. An alert was sent to Information Fusion Tanker explodes in Andaman Sea A Thailand-flagged product tanker suffered an explosion in its engine room in the Andaman Sea, while en route from Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia, to Yangon, Myanmar. The explosion occurred on the 1995-built, 4,999dwt vessel Chao Anoma on Saturday, which caused serious injuries to three crew members.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2014
Huge drydock welcomes its first ship Bollinger delivers FRC named for Normandy hero Norwegian adds ship to Oceania fleet France puts warship delivery to Russia on indefinite hold Singapore operator takes delivery of Flex Ferry trio Liberty Maritime bulker rescues Syrian refugees DNV GL offers help on fuel switching challenges Defense Minister "wouldn't trust ASC to build a canoe" CBP in new OCS Jones Act crackdown

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NOVEMBER 25, 2014
Inchcape Shipping Services warns of Belgiun port worker strike International Maritime Organization presents exceptional bravery award BTS making improvements to transport statistics database US works deal with Mexico for expanded air service BNSF breaking records with 2015 capital expenditures

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NOVEMBER 25, 2014
Aronnax: LNG fuel is older and more widespread than you think FREE CONTENT: a 'new' fuel is finally getting its day Boxships of 24,000 teu are feasible, says DNV GL But the class society says infrastructure constraints may hinder further growth Aurora LPG rakes in $22m as daily earnings top $100,000 Robust freight market spurs Oslo VLGC owner to pay dividend Diana returns to profit thanks to containership affiliate Bulker owner posts operating loss but is bolstered from investment in boxships Frontline 2012 is bullish about crude tankers Third quarter highlights Fredriksen-led firm's new tonnage as crude figures improve Frontline slides to loss as it writes down fleet value by $41.5m Company reports positives in earnings during the quarter Maersk Tankers keeps quiet on buying buzz Despite opting to avoid comment, Maersk boss says he will continuously update product tanker fleet CMA CGM enhances its Asia-east Africa loop French carrier replaces single service with ASEA Kenya and ASEA Tanzania Pirate payments unclear after UK terror ransom ban Unintended consequences possible, security specialists warn Mediterranean aframax earnings fall shy of $100,000 per day So near and yet so far - vessels just miss out on six-figure day rates Long Beach plans opening of vacant pier to ease congestion US port to use Pier S as temporary depot to handle empty boxes Pacific Northwest ports urge Obama to resolve west coast contract row Seattle and Tacoma bosses call on the president to send federal mediators Indonesian coal exports rise despite rule changes Trade defies fears over permit system that aims to protect power plants' coal supply Data Hub: Trade Statistics Supply/demand indicators for container shipping Clarksons to pay $440m to seal Platou deal Deal expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2015

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NOVEMBER 25, 2014
Carriers proceeding with massive trans-Pacific eastbound rate hike Carriers are proceeding with the largest single trans-Pacific eastbound rate increase in years but have only postponed making a formal announcement. JOC.com reported yesterday that a $1,000 per 40-foot container general rate increase was postponed until after carriers implemented $1,000 congestion surcharges. Carriers in the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement agreed to adopt... APM Terminals plans expansion in Turkey as container volumes grow APM Terminals is eyeing expansion in Turkey to take advantage of container volume growth at the nation's Mediterranean and Black Sea ports. The company is targeting areas like Istanbul and Turkey's Mediterranean Coast, looking for port opportunities or government concessions to further its reach in the country, Mogans Wolf Larsen, managing... Idle container fleet shrinks as port congestion keeps box ships busy The idle container ship fleet has fallen to its lowest level since the global financial crisis erupted in late 2008 , thanks to carrier reluctance to pull more sailings during the slack winter season and port congestion on the U.S. West Coast and in Manila that is keeping vessels in... Houston contracts for design of Bayport intermodal rail line The Port of Houston Authority has selected Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc. to design the first phase of a new rail line to the port's Bayport terminal. The design of the $13.8 million project is scheduled to be completed in mid-2015, with construction starting later in the year. The project is the... Stronger economy boosts cross-border US trade with Canada, Mexico The value of U.S. trade with Mexico and Canada increased by $7.8 billion in September, exceeding $100 billion for the seventh straight month as manufacturing activity and freight shipping in all three North American Free Trade Agreement partners expanded. U.S.-NAFTA freight flows totaled $102.2 billion in September, as the value of... Hamburg container growth outpaces Antwerp, Rotterdam Hamburg increased container traffic by 6.4 percent in the first three quarters, closing the gap with Rotterdam, the European market leader, and stretching its lead over third-ranked Antwerp. Germany's largest port handled 7.4 million 20-foot equivalent units in the nine months through September to increase its share of the north European... Clarksons buying rival Platou for $440 million Clarksons, the world's largest shipbroker, is paying £281.2 million [US $440 million] for its Oslo-based rival RS Platou, in a record deal likely to accelerate consolidation in the sector. The London-based firm said it has secured support from 75 percent of Platou's shareholders for the takeover. The deal will create a... Potential Chicago drayage shortage awaits LA-LB shippers Shippers face another round of potential woes even after their stalled containers move from congested Los Angeles-Long Beach via intermodal rail to Chicago. The surge of intermodal volume from Southern California to Chicago ahead of the holiday shopping season could be too much for Windy City drayage drivers, and some shippers... ITF accuses Panama Canal Authority of labor violations The International Transport Workers' Federation today accused the Panama Canal Authority of breaking the country's commitment to global labor principles by trying to shutter a tugboat captains' union, the latest flare-up between labor and the major waterway operator. The canal authority is trying to shut down the ITF-affiliated Panamanian Tugboat Captains'... UPS sees global opportunity for shippers in US-Mexico aviation deal A tentative U.S.-Mexico aviation pact would expand air cargo services linking the North American trading partners, but the biggest benefits may go to global shippers. The agreement, scheduled to take effect in 2016, is likely to increase Mexico's role in supply chains, potentially linking suppliers, vendors and customers throughout the Americas. Although... Australia's Toll in $85 million asset sale to exit loss-making units HONG KONG - Toll Holdings will offload assets and business units this financial year raising $85 million as Australia's largest logistics provider tries to improve revenue after a rough first quarter. The supply chain services provider said today that it had entered agreements to sell its Toll Global Express Asia business... China online shopping growth keeps courier playing catch-up HONG KONG - The rapid expansion of China's largest courier SF Express both internationally and across domestic cities over the past two years has been stunning, yet the growth of e-commerce in its home market is always one step ahead. George Li Dongqi, SF Express vice president, told the Asian Logistics... US port funding goal in jeopardy just seven months after being set WASHINGTON D.C. - The U.S. port industry's celebration earlier this year for pressuring Congress to pass legislation aimed at boosting federal funding on a set schedule for the next decade may be short-lived. Water resources legislation passed this year created a game plan in which more of the revenue from harbor... Ebola not affecting West Africa container growth West Africa trade still points to a region with growth potential, despite a nearly 30 percent drop in exports caused by the Ebola outbreak, according to Drewry and carrier executives. The economies of western African countries stricken with Ebola are faltering after dealing with the epidemic for nearly 11 months. But... US trailer orders hit an all-time high in October Trailer orders in the U.S. hit an all-time high in October, exceeding the earlier mark by nearly 9 percent, FTR Associates says. Trailer orders totaled 46,267 in October, a new report from FTR shows, the highest monthly order volume ever reported. Production capacity at trailer manufacturers is expected to tighten in...

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NOVEMBER 25, 2014
FRO's deafening silence It appears that Frontline has launched a campaign to shore up its balance sheet but management has been tight-lipped about how the owner intends to cure its financial maladies. Blaustein mourned Former colleagues are mourning the death of Henry Blaustein, a former executive with companies including OMI Corp, ZIM and Zodiac Maritime. Silver lining for Aegean The collapse of Aegean Marine Petroleum's largest competitor and other changes in the world of marine fuel could usher in an unprecedented era of prosperity for the company in the coming months, a leading equity analyst told investors Tuesday. NCL acquires cruiseship Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCL) has acquired a cruiseship from an affiliate of Carnival Corp. Clarksons sights further growth Clarksons' purchase of RS Platou is not the end of the expansion story at the world's leading shipbroker, its chief executive says. Ship banned for two years A cargoship has been barred from Paris MoU countries for two years after it left a port in Rhodes without complying with port state control conditions. Zakher banking $420m UAE owner Zakher Marine International has clinched a $420m loan to finance an 18-ship newbuilding spree. Takeover one step closer Bondholders have approved a call option to buy back a NOK 500m ($46m) bond issue if the takeover of Hurtigruten finally succeeds. SFL ups dividend Ship Finance International has boosted its dividend after recording an improved third quarter performance. DCIX boosts DSX Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping (DSX) has beaten analysts' expectations by posting a profit in the third quarter, propelled by a gain from its investment in Diana Containerships (DCIX). SAL enters wind sector K Line-controlled SAL Heavy Lift has been contracted for pile installation work in the Baltic Sea for the Wikinger wind farm. Discount for Eimskip Icelandic line Eimskip has again knocked down the price of a delayed boxship newbuilding as it announced its best quarterly profit since 2009. Double for Zhong Chuan Zhong Chuan Heavy Industry Shipbuilding of Zhoushan has won a new order for two multipurpose cargoships. Topaz on the rise Fleet expansion plans have borne fruit for Topaz Energy and Marine as net earnings for the third quarter went up by almost one fifth. Masters exposed Seafarers' Rights International (SRI) has warned that merchant ships could be forced to rescue more and more migrants in the Mediterranean due to European budget cuts. Eimskip hikes charges Icelandic container line Eimskip is trying to recover the likely costs of new emissions regulations with a surcharge of $62 per teu. Into Africa French line CMA CGM is improving its links between Asia and Africa with two new services to Kenya and Tanzania. Frontline loses more A vessel impairment loss has seen John Fredriksen's Frontline rack up a bigger deficit in the third quarter. Fredriksen orders and axes John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 has confirmed its first crude tanker newbuilding order and cancelled some of the vessels it had placed at STX Dalian. Share sale planned UK shipbroker Clarksons is lining up a share sale to help pay for its RS Platou takeover. Clarksons seals the deal UK shipbroker Clarksons is paying £281.2m ($441m) to take over RS Platou, it revealed on Tuesday. Reach enjoys strong Q3 Reach Subsea has seen its third quarter profit more than double on the back of revenues that have almost tripled compared to a year ago. PwC chases OW debtors PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has been appointed as receiver for receivables pledged by OW Bunker Group to a syndicate of lenders. Lauritzen heads to Geneva J Lauritzen is set to open a new dry cargo office in Geneva at the beginning of next year, the Danish shipowner has confirmed. Strong traffic at Tacoma Tacoma has reported a year-on-year increase of 17.5% in container volumes for October, its eighth consecutive month of growth.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2014
After ILWU labor contract is reached, West Coast terminals will face challenges CEVA moves toward eAWB target FAA looks to new policies after Chicago fire Executive moves Senators urge colleagues to meet WRRDA funding cap for harbor dredging European shippers oppose congestion surcharges Commerce finds dumping of Chinese-made containers FMC reviews 8 OTI license applications

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NOVEMBER 25, 2014
BC Ferries to build three dual-fuel vessels Move is latest effort to save on fuel costs. DNV GL releases ECA-compliance guidelines Publication available for download on class society's website. OW Bunker's Singapore entity to meet creditors Dec 4 Liquidator reviewing company's affairs. ECA non-compliance fines could rise to $38,000 per day Sources say substantial increase is being considered by the EPA. Aegean's Middle East storage unit 'fully operational' First customers expected early next year. China importing less fuel oil China's fuel oil imports fell 27% in the first ten months of the year. Aegean puts figure on OW exposure Latest earnings call starts with company statement on OW bankruptcy. IMO committees seek cooperation on fuel quality issues Both safety and environmental committees have a stake in managing bunker quality. Disputed stem could led to fresh court action Players still contesting details of 2011 bunker stem. PWC talks tough on OW debt Legal agreement puts banks first in line for OW assets. Singapore shares ideas with IMO on managing bunker quality Suggests schemes similar to MPA's but also provides ideas for states with limited resources, IMO delegation tells Bunkerworld. OW stocks in Los Angeles to be auctioned next week US bankruptcy court has approved the sale. Consultant: Oil prices have passed peak Prices will remain below $100 a barrel. Canadian marketing board buys 'eco' vessels Newbuildings designed to cut fuel-consumption and sulphur emissions. Quaterly loss swells for Israeli boxshipping giant But lower bunker costs helped reduce losses during the first nine months. ECSA raises concerns over ship CO2 monitoring scheme Wants inclusion of cargo-related information postponed. Lukoil-Bunker sends tankers for maintenance Upon completion of the annual shipping season. Skangass extends small-scale LNG supply network As demand grows. Brightoil in dispute over newbuildings Payment terms revised for the Brightoil 639 and Brightoil 666.

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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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