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November 27, 2014

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Idle box fleet shrinks in November to lowest level since 2008 CMA CGM buys Oldenburg-Portugiesische Dampfschiffs-Rhederei LA-LB truck turn times worst ever, but long box dwell time worst of all Hamburg volume up 6.4pc in first 9 months to record high of 7.4 million TEU Oakland makes gains from cargo diverted from congested LA-Long Beach ports Called New Silk Road, China to Spain 6,200 mile long railway line opens ESC warns 'risky' container shipping alliances need strict controls Toll sells non-core, loss-making businesses, expects to make US$85.2 million Terminals face big challenge of sharp rise in box volumes through 2024 Poland's PCC Intermodal to invest US$70 million to boost rail capacity Shippers warn that US freight rates in all modes will rise in 2015 West Africa is down, but not out from Ebola given its resilient box volumes Panalpina named top air freight for making a child's Christmas in Wales Korea's international air cargo volume rises 4.6pc in October Andhra Pradesh cries out for air cargo facilities to start pharma hub

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NOVEMBER 26, 2014
'India is a market we're heavily invested in': Grant Daly, CEO, Safmarine Arul A. Joseph bestowed 'Jewel of India' award for outstanding achievements in shipping industry Govt decides to indigenously manufacture submarines Coffee exports drop 4 pc this year Japan opening up to Indian mangoes again SAIL's coking coal imports to hit 35 mt by 2025 Dhamra Port to invest INR 7K cr. towards expansion 375-mw solar power park to be built by NTPC in UP China to provide latest technology & machinery to Maharashtra India, Nepal ink 10 agreements Random imports of tyres at lower prices hit domestic industry

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VW Caddy picks up prestigious UK award Mullen Group expands trucking and logistics network Baca training day highlights air cargo challenges Tibbett hauling for MGB in Romania Evergreen championing Asia-East Africa trade Charleston links up with Everett Gebrüder Weiss opens purse strings in Czechia Hector Rail and Samskip reinforcing partnership APMT's Maasvlakte II starts 24/7 landside operations Kerry Logistics streamlines business for pet supplier Air France Cargo enhancing ULD repair performance Alphaliner: some relief for carriers

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NOVEMBER 26, 2014
StealthGas vessel sale fetches $14.2M LPG operator Stealthgas has entered into a sale and leaseback agreement for one of its LPG carriers for $14.2M. The NASDAQ-listed company announced on 26 November that the net proceeds from selling the 7,215 cubic-metre capacity, 2001-built Gas Premiership would be approximately $7M after repaying INSIGHT: Passenger ship casualties 2004-2014 IHS Maritime casualty data records 1944 passenger vessel incidents (over 500gt) in the past 10 years, of which 68 incidents (3.4%) were of sufficient severity to result in the total loss of the vessel. Altogether 4,784 lives have been lost over this time period with significant accidents such as India, Sri Lanka maritime unions target FOC ships Seafarers unions in Indian subcontinent ports are lobbying German and Greek owners of vessels they inspected during an 'action week', seeking better pay and shipboard conditions for crews, the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) said. The 24-28 November 2014 campaign against 'Flags of Search ends for man overboard off cruise ship A search for an elderly man missing overboard from the Sun Princess was called off last night on advice he would not have survived the 35-metre fall captured on the ships CCTV. The Sun Princess was returning to Sydney from a 13 day cruise to New Zealand when the 84-year-old Australian was reported Cleartrade Exchange to provide daily settlement prices to clearing houses Cleartrade Exchange (CLTX), the Singapore regulated futures exchange, said from today it will make its daily settlement price feed available for partner clearing houses. "This is part of the exchange's continued mission to add stability and transparency to the critical daily settlement process for Seadrill suspends dividends, airs caution Seadrill, the London based listed company in the centre of John Fredriksen's drill ship and rig operations, has suspended quarterly dividends as concerns over the global economy mount. In 3Q14, the group's net profit fell to $190M from $315M in the same period last year, while revenues rose to MH370 search covers more ground The underwater search for missing Malaysian passenger aircraft MH370 has now covered more than 7,000 square kilometres yet without trace of any wreckage, according to the latest report by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) released today. However lead investigator and director of the Italy's navy rescues large number of migrants The Italian Navy has confirmed to IHS Maritime that since the beginning of November, 3,188 migrants were rescued in the Mediterranean Sea. In the seven days between 17 and 23 November, 867 people were rescued. Meanwhile, the Italian Coastguard told IHS Maritime that its two vessels Gregoretti CP920 Operators call for swift and fair implementation of new Polar Code Ship operators say they hope the newly adopted Polar Code will be implemented consistently and swiftly. Speaking to IHS Maritime, Tim Keane, operations manager for Canada's Fednav (Canarctic division), which owns and operates ice-breaking bulk carriers serving remote northern mines, said: "Flag CMA CGM confirms OPDR acquisition France's CMA CGM today confirmed that it had concluded an agreement to buy German short sea shipping company Oldenburg-Portugiesische Dampfschiffs-Rhederei (OPDR) for an undisclosed sum. Rumours about the transaction began circulating at the start of the week but Marseilles-based CMA CGM said today 'K' Line vessel rescues crewmen in the Atlantic Michigan Highway, a pure car carrier (PCC) vessel operated by a Japanese shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) rescued all four crewmen of the yacht Hunter in the Atlantic Ocean on 13 November 2014. Previously, Hunter sent a distress signal to the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center Ningbo Port throughput up 12% Ningbo Port in China recorded throughput of 16.9M teu as of November 25, exceeding the total teu for the year 2013 and recording a 12% annual growth, the fastest among Chinese ports. According to the port authority, Ningbo Port's dedication to expand container transportation from northern Chinese Malaysia's Barakah posts strong 3Q14 profit Malaysia-listed offshore marine services provider Barakah Offshore Petroleum (Barakah) posted a profit of MYR28.4M ($8.48M) after tax in 2014, almost triple the previous corresponding quarter's MYR10.6M. The profit was buoyed by higher contributions from its transportation and installation (T&I) Perdana posts 70% profit rise Malaysia-listed offshore marine services provider Perdana Petroleum (Perdana) posted 3Q14 profits of MYR27M ($8M), up 70% from MYR15.87M in the corresponding period last year. Profit before taxation was registered at MYR27.7M, an improvement of 75.3% from MYR15.8M in 3Q13. Similarly, revenue grew Samsung C&T to build regasification terminal Samsung Construction & Trading (Samsung C&T), South Korea's second biggest construction company has been chosen to build an LNG regasification terminal in Malaysia for Petronas Gas, a subsidiary of the Malaysian state oil and gas company Petronas. Samsung C&T said through a press statement that the BMT wins Samalaju port development contract International design and risk management consultancy company BMT Group has been awarded a contract to provide its design expertise for an advanced bulk-material handling system for the port of Samalaju in East Malaysia. The contract was signed by BMT subsidiaries in the Asia-Pacific region and the China's iron ore inventories keep on rising Iron ore inventories at 33 major Chinese ports rose in one week by 0.82M tonnes to 105.91M tonnes as at 24 November, according to the report by Xinhua-China Iron Ore Price Index. The cash commodity price for 62% Fe at Tianjin port stood at $70/tonne, lower than the $77.8/tonne at the beginning of

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NOVEMBER 26, 2014
Minister paddles away from "canoe" comment Canada issues RFP for SAR lifeboats Niigata dual fuel engine gets ClassNK design approval MacGregor equipment picked for Intership newbuilds Rolls-Royce to showcase MTU systems at Workboat show Damen Vlissingen to upgrade Helix's MSV Seawell Vroon christens five newbuilds at Chinese shipyard

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NOVEMBER 26, 2014
Seattle Port Board approves budget for upcoming year Canadian citizens arrested for trying to sneak meth gear into US Evergreen Line joining carriers in new Asia/East Africa service Olympia Port Commission calls for Citizens Advisory Committee applicants Matson announces plans to raise Guam/Northern Marianas/Hawaii rates

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NOVEMBER 26, 2014
StealthGas launches $10m share buyback LPG carrier owner says stock is trading way below net asset value Tanzania register finally cuts tie with Philtex Ship registration contract terminated two years after row over Iranian vessels that were flagged despite sanctions Hayes ready to hear pirate ransom concerns Shipping minister pledges to discuss any problems with Home Office Golar LNG sees spot vessel utilisation rise but is still unsatisfied by profits LNG shipping market remains challenging despite positives seen in third quarter VLCC earnings return to $50,000 after a day of record fixtures Owners can expect improving prospects on the Middle East to Asia route Capacity of Asia-North Europe trade to grow 6% in 2015, say analysts Phase-in of ships over 10,000 teu to drive capacity on key trade BIMCO plans standard ship finance term sheet Move could simplify borrowing, insists Frew APMT opens landside operations at Maasvlakte 2 Rotterdam box terminal launches truck, barge and rail services UK Department for Transport develops national maritime growth strategy Hayes pledges government's 'actual commitment to ports and shipping' BW Group gears up for a new era of growth Mortensen will boost management as the company prepares to expand Höegh LNG finances hit as newbuilding waits to start Lithuania contract FSRU Independence was idle for most of the quarter before it started 10-year contract off Lithuania CMA CGM promises to keep OPDR brand, staff and network No price revealed but Farid Salem says OPDR and CMA CGM's existing shortsea operator MacAndrews are complementary Week on Wall Street \| November 26 Speculation over Euronav IPO offers food for thought CMA CGM confirms takeover of OPDR Update: Saadé signals that shortsea operator will initially be maintained as a separate brand G6 is worst-hit as ships queue outside Los Angeles and Long Beach Hanjin Buddah is the largest of six containerships now at anchor

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NOVEMBER 26, 2014
Matson to raise rates on Northern Mariana Islands, Micronesia services Matson Navigation Co. will raise its rates for its Guam Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands and Micronesia services by $225 for both westbound and eastbound containers, effective Jan. 25, 2015. The increase also applies to the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia... Port congestion, holiday demand push spot truck rates higher The need to get goods to retailers before Black Friday sales, port congestion in Southern California and winter storms in the Northeast are combining to drive up spot truck rates. Spot market dry van truck rates in the U.S. rose in the week that ended Nov. 22 and are more than... Shippers fear port congestion will roll inland, NITL CEO says U.S. shippers, especially retailers, are increasingly nervous and frustrated by supply chain delays and higher transport costs linked to West Coast port congestion, and worried about how that congestion will affect the movement of goods to inland distribution points. "There is this well-founded fear that there's a wave of freight still... BNSF restricts empty containers headed to Seattle, Tacoma, citing labor productivity decline BNSF Railway is no longer accepting empty containers headed to Seattle and Tacoma marine terminals at railyards in Chicago; St. Paul, Minnesota, Denver and Omaha, citing reduced labor productivity at the Pacific Northwest Ports. The Class I railroad reinstated its ban on empty containers heading to the two ports at Logistics... ILWU, PMA meeting independently but ready for face-to-face talks The International Longshore and Warehouse Union and Pacific Maritime Association are meeting independently today to consider various issues that have been raised in contract negotiations, although they remain ready to reconvene face-to-face talks in advance of the Thanksgiving holiday if necessary. The last direct contract negotiations between the two parties were... NITL to shippers: 'Be prepared' Shippers at the National Industrial Transportation League's annual conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, last week were lucky to get there. An early blast of winter disrupted air travel as the conference began, dumping seven feet of snow on Buffalo, New York. The storm was an unwelcome reminder of last winter's polar... Mexican export growth bodes well for cross-border trade with US U.S.-Mexico cross-border trucking and rail volume is poised to increase after Mexican factory export production in October hit a five-year high. Mexican factory exports rose nearly 5.4 percent in October from September in seasonally adjusted terms, Mexico's statistics agency today reported, according to Reuters. The growth, which reversed a contraction of... Hapag-Lloyd reimposes low-water surcharges at Montreal Saying water levels have fallen in the St. Lawrence River, preventing its ships from being fully loaded, Hapag-Lloyd will reimpose low-water surcharges on its inbound Montreal services as of Dec. 9. "The St. Lawrence River water levels have decreased considerably, with latest forecast still predict falling water levels and not showing... IMO mandatory container weighing rule to take effect in 2016 The International Maritime Organization last week agreed to an amended rule requiring container weights to be verified before boxes are loaded, cementing the rule's implementation in July 2016. Under the revised rule, the weight of the container must be verified either by weighting the unit or weighing all the cargo it... Asia-Europe balance achievable next year with blanked sailings, SeaIntel says With Asia to Europe trade showing growth that far exceeds the region's GDP growth this year, and forecasts calling for another strong year in 2015, container lines may be able to achieve supply-demand balance despite a deluge of mega-ships expected to hit the market during the year. They would do... India railroad will now assess 'port congestion' surcharges Indian shippers, already facing a wave of surcharges tied to landside congestion at major ports, received another blow this week when the federal government issued a decree allowing Indian Railways to charge a "port congestion surcharge" for cargo moving to inland distribution points. "Sanction of the central government has been accorded... CMA CGM to acquire German short-sea carrier OPDR CMA CGM on Wednesday announced the acquisition of German short-sea shipping line OPDR in the latest move by the French carrier to boost its share of the fast growing intra-European container shipping market. OPDR, which is owned by the Berhhard Schulte Group, operates a door-to-door logistics chain linking northern Europe, including Scandinavia,...

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NOVEMBER 26, 2014
Cape rates crash The dry-bulk market was reeling Wednesday in response to a sharp decline in rates for capesize bulkers trading in the spot market. Let the good times roll Rates for tankers trading in the spot market are on the rise and many forecasters are growing increasingly optimistic about the future but some fear 2015 will be another challenging year for the segment DCIX takes flight Shares of Diana Containerships gained traction in midday trading Wednesday after the owner line up time charter extensions for a pair of its panamaxes. Neste axes 203 jobs Finland's Neste Oil is to shed 203 jobs by the end of 2016. StealthGas sells and fixes Greece's StealthGas has secured charter contracts for nine vessels and has entered into a sale and leaseback agreement for one LPG carrier. Golar LNG unsatisfied Golar LNG was unhappy with its third quarter financial performance despite an improvement in its operating numbers. StealthGas buys back $10m Greek LPG carrier owner StealthGas has revealed a $10m share buyback programme. Latvian loses less Riga-based tanker owner Latvian Shipping Company (LSC) has cut its nine-month deficit in spite of "disappointing" markets. Teekay stand-off over The Australian crew of the Teekay-operated tanker Tandara Spirit have ended their sit-in protest against the likely loss of their jobs. Zim denies suspension Israel's Zim has denied it has suspended operations in the US ports of Long Beach and Oakland. LNG cull coming? Weak LNG spot rates and a heavy delivery schedule could push some shipowners out of business over the next two years. Fredriksen back for bonds John Fredriksen has laid down an extra $25m to boost his holding in Golden Ocean's convertible bond. MBC slumps in third Malaysian Bulk Carriers (MBC) has fallen to a loss in the third quarter as costs rose. K Line to the rescue Four people aboard a yacht have been rescued by a car carrier owned by Japan's K Line. Hoegh LNG misses Q3 mark Hoegh LNG slipped deeper into the red in the third quarter as its results disappointed the market. Shin Yang profit chopped Shin Yang Shipping of Malaysia has barely remained in the black during the first quarter as its profit slipped on smaller revenue. GE not finished yet? India's Great Eastern Shipping (GE) could yet add more bulkers to its fleet depending on market performance, its chief financial officer has said. Small progress for Nordic Nordic Shipholding has marginally trimmed its third quarter deficit but still remained in the red as daily rates fell short of expectations. Swire Shipping to sign Swire Shipping is to sign a new deal to provide international services to Tasmania, the Australian state's government has said. Saade adds OPDR French giant CMA CGM has confirmed its takeover of German line OPDR after rumours grew of an imminent deal this week. Vinalines raising $15m An auction of Vietnamese state shipowner Vinalines' stake in a domestic bank could raise about $15m. Matson hikes rates US container line Matson is slapping $225 per teu on to the price of its Hawaiian and Guam services. Aurora rides rates wave Aurora LPG has reported a strong third quarter performance as it continues to take advantage of strong LPG rates. PACD gets thumbs up Pacific Drilling (PACD) shareholders have approved a buyback program of up to 8m shares at its extraordinary general meeting (EGM). Oceaneering fixes Pride Oceaneering International has fixed a subsea support vessel from Norwegian-US joint venture Island Offshore. HMLP makes good start Hoegh LNG Partners has made a positive start to its life as a US listed company with an 18% increase in net profit. Africa links expanded Evergreen is set to double frequency of sailings between Asia and East Africa to offer a more comprehensive service on the trade.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2014
Newsflash: Congestion charge confusion India seeking private investment to fund port connectivity to rail network U.S. steel imports spike in October Commerce sets countervailing duties for Chinese tire imports Europe looks into Austrian rail money CMA CGM acquiring short sea carrier OPDR Long Beach to store empties for $5 per day Matson announces freight rate increases for Hawaii and Guam Canada Post sees profit, USPS turns in loss Ieri 26 novembre 2014, 8.15.26 Executive moves

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NOVEMBER 26, 2014
WTI falls as US crude stockpiles rise Stockpiles rose 1.95 million barrels to 383 million in last week. EU states failing to adapt sulphur regulations threatened with legal action Very few states met June deadline for translating EU sulphur directive into national laws. Mixed messages on ECA enforcement Panel suggests authorities will scare operators into compliance with hefty fines, but doubts persist about jurisdiction and size of fines in Europe. Newly created firm takes over OW Tanker Takeover is part of the process of securing assets for the estate. LR introduces standards for assessing readiness for LNG Standards describe different levels of readiness to use gas as marine fuel. OW's unsecured creditors could benefit as receivers strike deal Agreement covers procedure for determining which assets are not covered by banks' security. Vanguard leaves creditors $36 million out-of-pocket Singapore court hearing establishes creditor list. MGO sales climbing ahead of new ECA rules Demand for LSFO falling. UK to look into ECA fuel subsidies Minister says he will explore all avenues. OOCL announces Asia-Europe low sulphur surcharge Cost per TEU to be reviewed monthly. OPEC 'unlikely' to cut production Singapore bunker market sees prices for 380 cSt product drop by $7 pmt. LNG-powered ferry for Australian route Vessel to incorporate novel fuelling system. Backing LNG is a 'commercial risk' Predictions of 1,000 ships using LNG by 2020 are looking 'optimistic'. Singapore: Claims against OW rise Claims lodged in Singapore courts nearly $40 million. Icelandic firm says ECA compliance is its 'duty' Estimates fuel costs to increase by $8.5 million per annum. Skuld: Review of fuel switch-over process 'critical' Issues guidance for prevention of loss of propulsion. Report: Slower growth expected in marine fuels sector Slowdown 'not entirely temporary', suggests IMF and World Bank report. Bunker-saving trio joins Singapore fleet Ferry newbuildings have entered service. Endofa in move to lift earnings West African joint-venture 'opened many doors', says spokesman. UniMarine expands operations to Greece New office is based in Piraeus, it says. Update: Hong Kong arm of OW Bunker winds up Company has appointed receivers.

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COMPANIES

Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises

Graz

Investment in Austrian MarineXchange

CRUISES

Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.

Naha

Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.

PORTS

Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.

Genoa

Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.

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

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

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

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

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

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

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

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

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

EDITORIAL

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

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

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

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

Rome

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Hamburg

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

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

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

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

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Paris

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

New York

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Stockholm

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

JOBS

Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month

Genoa

The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.

PORTS

Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.

Matera/Taranto

A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days

SHIPPING

Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage

Kallithea

First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues

SHIPPING

Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%

Marrakech

Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme

CELEBRATION

Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary

Barcelona

A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.

JOBS

Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous

Rome

The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Zebbug

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

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

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

Livorno

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

SHIPPING

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

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Savona

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

ECONOMY

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

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

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

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Chaff

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

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

LAW

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

River

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(South China Morning Post)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

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

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

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

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

YACHTING

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

Trieste

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

JOBS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

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

Erbusco

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

PORTS

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

Riyadh

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

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

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

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