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January 28, 2014

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Panama work stoppage could delay expansion to 2020: Arbitrators Antwerp 2013 volume off 0.7pc to 8,578,269 TEU, but cargo up 3.6pc Zhuhai Gongbei customs: Macau trade up 24.3pc to US$2 billion Zhuhai aims to raise sea-rail intermodal freight to 10 million tonnes US federal eco agency tells ships to slow after three whales spotted Sichuan-made locomotive shipped overseas directly from Yibin river port Nantong customs notes return of poor quality exports up 31pc in 2013 New Jersey passes bill to kill PANYNJ box fee, NY's bill still in committee Charleston box volume increase 5.7pc to 1.6 million TEU in 2013 Brazil soybean crop, high diesel costs, truck reforms to hike 2014 rates Air France-KLM mulls Alitalia takeover if restructuring terms are met DHL, FedEx end service as Russia adds red tape to curb online sales Volga-Dnepr Technics expands maintenance services for Western aircraft

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JANUARY 27, 2014
CMA CGM Group announces RHINO EXPRESS, a new feeder service dedicated to Mozambique ports DP World's London Gateway attains lifting high Kalmar lift trucks raise productivity for La Cisa, Italy Long Beach outperforms Los Angeles in 2013 Marshall Islands Registry reaches 100 million gross tons PSA handles more containers globally in 2013 Ship operating costs under sustained pressure, says Drewry India to encourage Japanese investment in electronics sector Adani Petronet Dahej Port creates benchmark by handling longest 101.6 m cargo Cargo handling at Visakhapatnam Port up in Q3 DP World Nhava Sheva handles longest-ever vessel (336.66 m) to call at JN Port RAS Infraport celebrates Republic Day INR nosedives to below 63 level

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Kombiverkehr augments services to Turkey and Greece Record year for Antwerp in spite of fewer containers Itella to cut up to 1,200 jobs Railfreight service in Northern New Brunswick secured Bangkok in pain Marseille Fos: oil slumps but containers peak Gefco rings in changes in Spain Arthur Welter Transports receives GDP certificate Less airfreight through Los Angeles Prepare for lengthy wait at Polish/Belarusian border Drewry records strong NE Asia-Australia exports Chemicals logistics specialist Alfred Talke obtains DIN EN... Volvo and Dongfeng joint venture approved New leaders of Ecsla in Brussels New slot management to reduce waiting time Cathay Pacific macht Weihnachtseinkäufe ITI in Denver greets veteran from CMA CGM

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JANUARY 27, 2014
Matthew J. Thomas joins Blank Rome Island Offshore orders "game changer" at Kawasaki Heavy ASL Marine to buy MEO Batam shipyard Hijacked tanker released, cargo stolen Hanjin ships to plug into shoreside power with SAMCon ABB's onboard DC grid gains ABS Approval in Principal

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JANUARY 27, 2014
Excel to exit Chapter 11 with $600m lighter debt burden US judge wishes Greek bulker company good luck as court agrees restructuring strategy supported by equity holders, creditors and the company Royal Caribbean posts fourth-quarter profit despite negative media Net income up 22% due to strong demand from Asia and Europe London Gateway to handle three more lines Hamburg Süd, Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM will move cargo through the UK's newest port Improving freight markets boost crude tanker values Valles sells 2006-built aframax for $24m Maersk Tankers France faces 48-hour strike Dispute centres on threatened closure of Paris-based subsidiary Scorpio Tankers sells two product tankers New York-listed tanker owner continues its major fleet overhaul Scrapping sentiment cools despite handful of subcontinent sales Exchange rates and lower steel prices end a bullish start to 2014 A lull in the regulatory storm Shipping should use the coming year to prepare itself for a fresh legislative onslaught CSCL expects $435m loss for 2013 Line blames insufficient volume due to severe supply-demand imbalance Waiting for 'maximum throughput' Despite a flat capesize market ahead of Asian holidays, brokers expect a stronger year ahead Costa Crociere to award Costa Concordia demolition contract The winning pitch from 12 bids from six countries will be revealed in March CSSC Shipping orders up to 10 newbuilds for Oceanbulk Maritime Cexim finances deal for five 208,000 dwt vessels with options for five more Idle box fleet tops 3% for second time in a month Lloyd's List Intelligence figures show nearly 514,000 teu of capacity inactive last week Angola hijackers stab Kerala engineer Pirates stole 13,000 tonnes of gas oil and property from product tanker, says Dynacom Almi Tankers puts its faith in rates recovery Suezmaxes from 2009's biggest tanker play have a bright future, says owner Scramble for Africa continues as ICTSI sells Lekki stake to CMA CGM arm ICTSI says tie-up accelerates greenfield port serving Lagos and regional transhipment Politics slows the progress of the Polar Code IMO talks are unlikely to deliver agreement as quickly as Sekimizu would like Höegh LNG secures $400m credit facility for newbuildings Company has ordered four FSRUs and will add one or two units a year Dynacom confirms that Kerala was hijacked Greek owner refutes Angola claims of 'fake' incident and says all 27 crew are safe ASL Marine to buy shipyard in Indonesia for $20m Yard owned by Miclyn Express is adjacent to ASL's Batam facility Next generation of boxships will be better equipped for the unexpected Class societies aim for wider safety margins as IACS brings uniformity to structural analysis Nigerian piracy to move 'closer to home' Occasional surges expected around the Niger Delta, says Risk Intelligence

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JANUARY 27, 2014
Heidmar appoints new CEO Connecticut-based tanker pool operator Heidmar has appointed Hans van der Zijde as its new CEO Royal Caribbean returns to profit Royal Caribbean CEO Richard Fain today said the company is poised for a "highly promising" 2014, after returning to profit for both the fourth quarter and full year of 2013 on the back of robust demand Euroseas raises $29M in preferred equity NASDAQ-listed Euroseas has unveiled the latest public-company deal involving perpetual preferred shares, raising $29M in net proceeds Kawasaki wins Island Offshore vessel Kawasaki Heavy Industries has won an order for a subsea construction vessel from Norwegian shipowner Island Offshore Yangzijiang wins Oldendorff Newcastlemax option Singapore-listed Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has won an order for one Newcastlemax bulker option, exercised by Germany's Oldendorff Carriers Taizhou Catic secures two more Newcastlemaxes Chinese shipyard Taizhou Catic Shipbuilding Heavy Industry has secured two Newcastlemax option conversions from German shipowner Oldendorff Oldendorff orders Newcastlemaxes from Jiangsu Hantong HI China's Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry has won an order for two 208,000dwt bulk carriers from German owner Oldendorff, with options for another two Profits for Indian port developer APSEZ rise 25% India's largest port developer, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), reported 25% year-on-year growth in quarterly profit (October-December) to Rs4.51Bn ($72M) Hoegh LNG agrees $400M credit facility Oslo-headquartered Hoegh LNG has signed an agreement with a syndicate of seven banks for a $400M senior credit facility, the company said Wisdom Marine orders three eco-ships Taiwanese carrier Wisdom Marine has announced it is ordering another three eco-ships Westports looks to up capacity Malaysian terminal operator Westports Holdings, part of Hutchison Whampoa group, looks to raise its handling capacity to 11Mteu by year-end

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JANUARY 27, 2014
Navigating the Intermodal Landscape Despite the economic uncertainty the U.S. has experienced since 2008, domestic intermodal traffic in North America is growing robustly. Overall year-over-year volume growth through August 2013 was a healthy 6.8 percent. Domestic containers continue to see conversion from trailers in rail service - growing 9.7 percent, while trailer volumes shrank... YRC Worldwide Wins a 'Reset' When YRC Worldwide's Teamsters employees approved a five-year contract Jan. 26, they gave the struggling company more than just concessions needed to refinance $1.36 billion in debt and avoid bankruptcy. They gave the $4.9 billion trucking operator the chance to break free of a cycle of short-term crises and "reset"... Georgia Ports' Container Volume 'Strong' in December Port of SavannahThe Georgia Ports Authority moved 235,311 TEUs in December, up 7.4 percent year-over-year, but down 3.3 percent month-to-month. Port of Savannah's TEU throughput, Dec. 2012 to Dec. 2013. Full-size image In the first six months of fiscal year 2014, beginning July 1, 2013, the GPA handled 1.5 million TEUs, increasing 5.8 percent... Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for Jan. 27 Major container lines hope to increase rates in multiple trade lanes in February, March and April, although any hikes achieved may be temporary. Beneficial cargo owners and carriers are beginning to negotiate multi-year contracts that use spot rate indexes to adjust rates periodically, but shippers, carriers and NVOs have been slow... Italy to Partially Privatize State Postal Company The Italian government approved plans to sell up to 40 percent of the state-owned postal company, Poste Italiane, as part of a broader privatization program. The sale, which will be pitched at institutional and retail investors and the group's 145,000 strong workforce, is expected to raise between €4 billion to '4.8... Officials Celebrate Inland Port Opening with Norfolk Southern Inspection Train Charleston, S.C. - Over 150 port users, partners, business leaders and elected officials gathered at the SC Inland Port (SCIP) in Greer today to welcome a ceremonial train trip by Norfolk Southern, SC Ports Authority partner for the SCIP. "This is a great opportunity for SC Ports to celebrate the fully open... Port Tampa Bay and MARAD to partner on initiatives and planning TAMPA, Fla.-Port Tampa Bay is pleased to report that port leaders will be collaborating with the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) on certain strategies to enhance port planning, in line with MARAD's developing 'Strong Ports' initiative. In addition, Port Tampa Bay, under the direction of port President and CEO Paul Anderson,... London Gateway Signs Up Hapag-Lloyd, Hamburg Süd Services London Gateway has secured several Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Süd services, tripling its customer base since it opened in early November. The container terminal, situated on the Thames River close to London, won the business from the neighboring port of Tilbury, which cannot handle the larger vessels the German carriers plan to... Westcore and OnTrac Reach $1.4 million multi-year lease agreement in San Joaquin Valley Visalia, Calif. - Jan. 24, 2014 - Westcore Properties reached an agreement with OnTrac, a package delivery service operating in the eight western states, on a $1.4million lease, enhancing OnTrac's business operations and helping create a positive economic impact in Central California for the next half decade. The 65-month lease agreement is for the... YRC Teamsters Approve New Contract YRC Worldwide's Teamsters employees approved a five-year contract by a wide margin this weekend, giving the struggling trucking operator concessions needed to refinance $1.36 billion in debt. The company's next step is to go back to its lenders and nail down a refinancing package to avoid looming debt deadlines, including $69.4...

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JANUARY 27, 2014
Costamare on the up Costamare is well positioned for further expansion after posting a fourth-quarter profit, management told investors Monday. Locked and loaded Euroseas' fleet expansion campaign will likely gain momentum in the wake of its latest fundraiser, a leading equity analyst told investors Monday. DSX scores extension Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has secured a time charter extension worth nearly $6m. Excel eyes Chapter 11 exit Excel Maritime Carriers (Excel) is getting ready to close one of the darkest chapter's in the company's history. Reach charters duo Olso-listed Reach Subsea has taken two modern platform supply vessels (PSVs) on term charters. CMV buys partner Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) of the UK is taking over the tour operations of its German partner TransOcean Kreuzfahrten. RCL on the up US giant Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) has posted a stronger annual profit as it hived off its Pullmantur operation's non-core businesses. Scorpio sells two Scorpio Tankers has sold off two of its older vessels as its huge newbuilding orderbook continues to make it from the drawing board to the water. PE in at Euroseas Euroseas is raising close to $30m after teaming up with Tennenbaum Capital Partners in a preferred equity issue. Boxship refloated A German containership has escaped damage after a brief grounding off Canada. Three-week window Investors have a three-week window to boost exposure to the dry bulk market, Global Hunter Securities says. Tankerska delisting Croatian owner Tankerska Plovidba is planning to pull its shares from the Zagreb Stock Exchange. Costs hit Marco Polo Singapore's Marco Polo Marine has seen its first-quarter profit curtailed by higher finance costs. CSCL slipping deeper CSCL has braced investors for a $500m negative swing in its full-year results as it fired a profit warning today. Samsung profit cut back Samsung Heavy Industries has posted a 20.6% drop in annual earnings as one-off costs hurt the bottom line. Pirates seize crewmen West African pirates have struck again, boarding an Agip tug and taking one seafarer hostage in the Niger Delta. Vanguard in dry departure Vanguard Shipping of Taiwan has sold its only bulker for demolition, brokers say. Hyproc ordering LPG duo Algeria's Hyproc Shipping is ordering two LPG carriers at German and Japanese yards. Total recall Concordia Maritime has secured a fresh period deal for one of its products tankers which is rejoining Total. Hoegh hauls in $400m Hoegh LNG has secured a $400m loan which completes funding for its FSRU newbuilding programme. Beware oilsands shipping US scientists have warned of the environmental dangers of shipping out oilsands bitumen from Alberta in Canada. Lines ready to return Iran claims five major shipowners will resume containership calls after sanctions were eased. One dead in gas leak South African authorities reported one seafarer has died in a gas leak on a Chinese cargoship. CSSC books big bulkers China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC) Leasing has ordered up to ten newcastlemaxes from Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS). ASL acquires shipyard ASL Marine is spending $20m to acquire a neighbouring shipyard located on Batam Island, Indonesia. TTA linked to bulker Expanding Thoresen Shipping is said to have acquired its second supramax bulker in less than three months. Kerala re-located Dynacom says it has re-established contact with one of its tankers that was hijacked off Angola last week. Thanks, but no thanks Keppel Corp says it has turned down an offer to bid for a series of drillship newbuildings from industry giant Transocean.

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JANUARY 27, 2014
Tampa port changes name to present new image The Port of Tampa is now called Port Tampa Bay, part of a re-branding effort designed to emphasize the port's regional reach beyond the city and attract more business from shippers and carriers. Employees approve new YRC contract extension YRC union employees have ratified an extension to the company's current collective bargaining agreement, weeks after rejecting an initial proposal from the company. Port of New York/New Jersey adds longshoremen The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said 150 longshoremen "are in the process of being hired" despite ongoing litigation. Seventy five checkers will also be hired. FTR sees November dip in trucking index "FTR now assumes that FMCSA will delay most of the next round of planned regulatory changes affecting trucking," and this has resulted in a lower Trucking Conditions Index forecast for the next two years, the firm stated. London Gateway gains new services Georgia ports experience 8% tonnage growth European tank terminal uses Descartes for customs compliance Container volumes end 2013 with a bang China Shipping issues profit warning Forward Air to buy Central States Executive moves

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JANUARY 27, 2014
Ships to be fitted with shore power technology Hanjin to retrofit 11 vessels to meet US West Coast clean air regulations. Tighter fundamentals pushing up Singapore cargo premiums Major movements expected when trading starts next in February. Prices start week soft in Fujairah Tight fundamentals in place in Fujairah. Mixed trend across European bunker prices Quiet market seen in Hamburg. Another pirate attack off West Africa Area sees second attack within week. Towing kite to undergo sea trials Irish Navy is pressing ahead with plans to test kite sails. Cuts in refining runs 'to keep IFO prices firm' South Korean and Japanese oil refiners are processing less crude than at this point a year ago. Call for all ports to offer tax discounts British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson hails success of Canadian ports. Asian bunker market stable Prices resume trade in narrow range. Switch to propellors saves ferry a third on bunker costs Vessel had been driven by waterjets. Canadian bunker company hammers out new staff agreement Workers to get 3% annual wage increase. Titan closer to delisting Company delays release of financial results. Bunker quality in Middle East expected to improve Re-entry of Iranian material should reverse deteriorating quality. China fuel oil imports down in December Due to low bunker sales.

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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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