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September 29, 2014

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'K' Line fined US$67 million for ro-ro price fix, July share sale pays bill Asia-Europe off 9.9pc to US$822/TEU, transpac down 7.5pc to $1,930/FEU OOCL cancels Asia to US west coast sailing on CC2 Service Shenzhen to offer US$32.6 million annually to cut ship, port emissions Piraeus-Taranto shuttle from Evergreen, Piraeus-Marmara reorganised US Commerce Department ups GDP estimate 4.6pc in second quarter US protectionists appeal to Obama Administration to end fast track trade deals Asia to US container traffic surpasses 1.3 million TEU in August Air France caves to pilots on low-cost airline as Lufthansa strike looms Nippon Cargo Airlines settles with class action plaintiffs in New York court American Airlines expands cargo services in Florida, adding Jacksonville

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
Allcargo Logistics completes phase II of environment conservation campaign in tribal hamlets of Mumbai Ashish Pednekar elected BCHAA President for 2014-16 Capt. K. Devadas appointed SCI's Director (Technical & Offshore Services) CSLA AGM held Maersk Line plans sizeable capex on newbuildings MOL continues to be included in green, social indices SAL vessel deftly loads super ODCs at Adani Hazira Terminal NTPC to import 5 mt of coal for seven power plants Plexconcil to tap West Asian, African markets Spices exports up by 35 pc at 2,71,280 t during April-July Govt asks Major Ports to deepen draught to 18 m Tea traders worry over Cochin Port's decision to hike lease rent rates Trade unions oppose corporatisation of Major Ports VPT handles all-time high 22,053 t of manganese ore in a day DHL Express announces 2015 rate adjustments Konkan Rly's earnings from RoRo service up by INR 15 cr. in 2013-14 Road projects to be fast-tracked Forex reserves drop to $ 315.59 bn Govt extends period for duty-free import of pulses MSRA urges govt to check imports of non-standard steel from China Simplify procedures in new FTP: Fieo urges govt State elections to delay FTP Textile buying agents urge govt to waive service tax CMA CGM at Breakbulk Americas Jacksonville port gains in heavy lifting Mammoet lifts space shuttle to new height Port of Everett boosts break-bulk handling capability Underwater rescue in US by Crane Rental Corporation

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And the international truck of the year 2015 is...? BDP strengthens India presence Elflein an eco champion Railway technology market - robust growth and fierce rivalry Maskargo to serve Zhengzhou Kielgast adds NPorts to his roster AAS embracing Nippon Express Port of Esbjerg launches tender for new combi terminal New PPL Net member in China Investments to augment Poland's rail operations New director for Yusen Brazil Kuka snaps up Swisslog Full AEO status for port of Felixstowe Saudia Cargo selects new GSSA in India US railroad investing in Nebraska's rail infrastructure Flächen deckende Investitionen Evergreen expanding Asia-South Africa network

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
Edison Chouest Offshore's new 300 ft Class PSV K-Line cops plea, agrees to $67.7 million fine DDG 1000 marks another milestone Panama Canal Authority issues Ebola advisory DNV GL issues guidance on jacking gear Siem to acquire German shipbuilder FSG HII awarded $11.4 million for nuclear sub work NASSCO Earl awarded $14.4 million contract mod BAE San Diego gets $35.2 million for DDG 91 work Electric Boat awarded $310.7 million contract mod

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
Port of Seattle releases August container numbers US rail freight traffic delivers weekly gains Evergreen expanding presence in Asia/South Africa market Trade between NAFTA partners climbs during month of July Inchcape Shipping Services gives Chile oil spill report

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
China pays more than $3m to charter a suezmax to carry Libyan crude Unipec books Teekay tanker to load a larger than usual shipment at Es Sider on Saturday West Africa-Europe fixtures highlight a shift in suezmax crude trades Oil shipments to the US dominated previous deals Pangaea poised for reverse merger pathway to Nasdaq US-based operator takes delivery of first of six newbuildings ahead of key vote Felixstowe gains Authorised Economic Operator status Recognition marks simplified customs procedures and brings commercial benefits Carriers team up on Asia-South Africa Coscon and Evergeen join forces with K Line, MOL and PIL on respective services Asia-Europe rates hit an 11-month low No let-up as key trade lanes' container prices continue to slide ahead of Golden Week West African suezmax earnings soar $6,000 in a day Spate of charters creates hot market Mediterranean trafficking gangs dump boat people near passing ships Norwegian Shipowners Association says its vessels rescue hundreds of stranded migrants Let the ballast water convention carry weight Governments must shore up standards for systems that block the spread of alien species Australian union plans stop-start working at DP World terminals Operator says the disruption is neither required nor deserved Scorpio Tankers newbuildings start charters at $14,750-$30,000 per day New York-listed owner agrees to charter in a 2015-built product tanker Ocean Three on target for 2014 launch Carriers hope to file agreement with US regulators soon Höegh LNG extends charter for vintage vessel by 12 months Gas Natural deal offers a decent rate despite a challenging freight market Waiting for Vale's shot in the arm Brokers see possibility of a boost if miner's spot market appetite returns Week on Wall Street \| September 26 Math in a vacuum in the box line market, as the dry recovery looks all wet

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
Pangaea nears US stock listing Dry bulk operator Pangaea Logistics could soon begin trading on NASDAQ, pending a reverse merger with blank-cheque company Quartet. Quartet Merger Corp raised $98.5M via an IPO and private placement in November 2013 and listed on NASDAQ. Proceeds are being held in escrow until an acquisition is OSG presses suit vs Proskauer Rose New York State Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey Oing has ruled that OSG's malpractice claim against its former outside counsel Proskauer Rose can proceed. As previously reported by IHS Maritime, tanker owner OSG initially filed suit against Proskauer Rose in US federal court in November 2013, alleging Singapore ramps up challenge to London Singapore is stepping up its challenge to London as a shipping hub by boosting its involvement in marine insurance and ship finance. Singapore Shipping Association president Patrick Phoon told the association's annual dinner today that working groups had been established to look into the issue. In UPDATE: Nunavik attempts Arctic Northwest Passage voyage - day 8 As predicted Canadian icebreaker Nunavik did meet continuous new ice coverage yesterday and as we can see from the chart, the speed has dropped slightly from 12.5 to 9.8 Knots. Next part of passage is through the Prince of Wales Strait which is only 4 miles wide at the narrowest. Fednav believe Vale and CMES strike VLOC deal Brazilian mining company Vale and China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) have agreed to co-operate in iron ore shipping, with the latter to order 10 very large ore carrier (VLOC) newbuildings. Vale and CMES have agreed a contract of affreightment for 25 years. This will be serviced by the 10 new World Maritime Day urges convention ratification This year's World Maritime Day has underpinned the importance of ratifying key safety and security conventions. The theme, 'IMO conventions: effective implementation', was chosen as a way to shine a spotlight on IMO treaty instruments that have not yet come into force. Koji Sekimizu, CMA-CGM sets up support centre in Sri Lanka CMA-CGM is investing $2.4M to set up a shared service centre in Sri Lanka. This will initially have 750 staff and will support the group's back-end operations for the Asia-Pacific and European regions. It will later expand to serve clients globally. The facility, to be called CMA-CGM Shared China yard official calls for cheaper labour China's shipyards should learn from their global competitors and tap cheaper foreign labour, a yard executive has urged. Dengpan Gao, chief engineer of Fujian Southeast Shipyard, told the Offshore Support Vessels Summit China forum that subcontracting new orders to "foreign countries awash with Australia gets tough on groundings Australia Maritime Safety Authority chief executive Mick Kinley has warned that the Australian public has a zero tolerance to any environmental damage by shipping. Kinley was speaking on his first official engagement as CEO at an Australian Shipowners' Association luncheon commemorating World 'K' Line sets up cold storage business in Vietnam Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ('K' Line), Japan's third biggest shipping company, will establish a cold storage business in Vietnam with Cool Japan Fund and Japan Logistics Systems. The business will be in the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh. In Vietnam, further expansion of Japanese retail businesses, such as TSC Group to raise $19M Hong Kong-listed TSC Group, an offshore solutions provider of drilling packages, plans to raise about HKD$144M ($19M) by selling bonds to replenish its working capital. The bond will carry a coupon rate of 5% and mature on 3 April 2018, a stock filing of TSC Group said. The company needs capital Capesize rates fall on dearth of cargoes Capesize rates slid for a third straight week due to thin cargo volumes in Australia and Brazil. The Western Australia-China rate averaged $7.418/tonne as of yesterday's Baltic Capesize Index, compared to $7.85/tonne last week. The Brazil-China route averaged $19.775/tonne yesterday, down from Hanjin Shipping to issue $9.2M in convertible bonds Hanjin Shipping, South Korea's biggest shipping company, announced on 26 September that it would issue convertible bonds to raise KRW9.6Bn ($9.2M) for working capital. KDB Daewoo Securities, Samsung Securities, Woori Investment & Securities, Mirae Asset Securities, and Hyundai Securities will each 'K' Line eyes offshore expansion Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ('K' Line), Japan's third biggest shipping company, has revealed plans to build up its capabilities in the offshore marine sector. Company CEO Jiro Asakura stated in its latest annual report that while 'K' Line has stable earnings from its strength in drybulk carriers, car Hanjin Shipping sells Algeciras terminal for $140M Hanjin Shipping will sell 75% of its stake in its dedicated terminal in Algeciras, Spain, to a consortium comprising IBK Investment & Securities and Korea Investment Partners for KRW146.1Bn ($140M). The South Korean biggest shipping company will hold on to its remaining 25% stake by investing Asia-South Africa trade network expands Taiwanese carrier Evergreen announced yesterday that it would adjust its current joint service with COSCO and contribute vessels to the services operated by K Line, Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Pacific International Lines (PIL), starting October. The carrier will deploy two 4,200teu vessels on the Dawei port plans revived Dawei, the long stalled mega-port in Myanmar looks set to be revitalised with an official visit by Thai prime minister, the military general Prayuth Chan-ocha. Next month's official visit, the first overseas trip since the Prayuth-led coup seized power in May, will have Dawei on the agenda Chinese company wins Israel port construction deal China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), a global leading engineering contractor, has won the contract to build a new port in Ashdod, Israel, reported local media. The NIS3.3Bn ($930M) port will be built about 1km north off the current Ashdod Port, consisting of a 1,000m pier and 2,80m breakwater. Direct India-Myanmar shipping link imminent There will be a new cargo ferry service next month between India and Myanmar, as trade links between the two countries start to grow. "I am happy to share that the Liner Division is poised to launch a new container service to Myanmar in the first week of October 2014," Arun Kumar Gupta, chairman and Old large gas carrier secures record rate A 21-year-old large gas carrier has secured a historically high rate for a year-long timecharter. Brokers told IHS Maritime that BW Group's 1993-built 57,139m³ BW Havis has been fixed to Singapore-based LPG trading house Petredec for $1.5M per month for 12 months. LGCs typically carry between Chemical tanker rates to pick up Chemical tanker brokers expect upwards movement in freight rates for Southeast Asian palm oil shipments to China and India, especially the west coast of the latter country. Singapore-based chemical tanker broker SPI Marine has assessed average freight rates at $35.50/tonne for 12,000-tonne parcel Nha Trang Port to come under provincial control Vietnam's Ministry of Transport has told Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines) to complete transferring Nha Trang Port to the provincial government next month, the Vietnam Ports Association (VPA) has said on its website. The port would be developed to handle international cruise ships and

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
UASC's CEO says alliances will stabilize market United Arab Shipping Co. expects that as mega-alliances increasingly consolidate the container shipping market, freight rates will stabilize, which could be bad news for shippers. UASC's president and CEO, Jorn Hinge, said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal today that he expects less volatility in freight rates as smaller... Ryder expands in Mexico as cross-border automotive business grows For insight into Mexico's economic future, consider a trip to the Bajío. The region of north-central Mexico is one of the fastest growing parts of the country, and the recipient of significant direct foreign investment, particularly from automotive manufacturers. El Baj'o is on its way to becoming one of the... Union Pacific track reopened after freight train collision Courtesy of the Kansas Highway PatrolUnion Pacific has reopened a portion of its central-Kansas railway after two trains carrying containers collided. Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board were on the ground on Friday in McPherson County, Kansas, about 50 miles north of Wichita, investigating the crash. Officials told JOC.com it... Chassis fingered as biggest of many problems at LA-Long Beach Chassis shortages, huge cargo discharges from big ships and a labor force that is stretched to the limit are contributing to a congestion problem that Los Angeles-Long Beach can't seem to shake. But chassis seem to be the main culprit. "The consensus is that chassis are the most immediate concern," said... Hundreds protest against Nicaragua Canal Roughly 500 Nicaraguan farmers protested against the Nicaragua Canal this week, angered that the $40 billion plan includes the seizure of their land. "We do not want the canal to be built. Nobody should come in here and take over our land," said Ronald Enríquez at a march in the southern... Port Canaveral gets clearance for Gulftainer lease Port Canaveral is proceeding with the 35-year lease of the Florida port's planned container port to United Arab Emirates-based Gulftainer after the Treasury Department determined that the lease does not require a further security review. The Treasury Department declared that the port's agreement with Gulftainer was a simple lease, not an... Georgia ports eyeing No. 1 spot with $1.3 billion plan Georgia Ports Authority Director Curtis Foltz speaks during his annual state of the port address.The East Coast's fastest-growing port could double its capacity in the next 10 years and plans to knock out nearly all competition along the way. Georgia Ports Authority Director Curtis Foltz, during his annual State of the... Spain goes to court for inadequate port security The executive branch of the European Union has taken Spain to court over security at its ports. The European Commission said yesterday that 20 Spanish ports have failed to adopt and implement the EU's rules for port security by the deadline which was at the end of 2013. "The main objective of European... Walkout planned at two DP World terminals in Australia next week Australian dockworkers are planning to walk off the job next week at DP World terminals in Melbourne and Sydney as part of a contract dispute, according to a report in Lloyd's List Australia. According to the report, members of the Maritime Union of Australia will cease working at DP World in... Moroccan port poised for investment The blossoming economy in Morocco is presenting opportunities for port investment, and officials are hoping good news could spur up to $8 billion in new port infrastructure. Moroccan Minister of Equipment, Transport and Logistics Aziz Rabbah told a delegation that Moroccan port authorities are allowing public-private partnerships to speed up investment... Another record high for US intermodal volume This week's intermodal volume was a record high for U.S. railroads, breaking the previous record set the week before, according to the Association of American Railroads, again signaling that the peak season is revving up for intermodal shippers as the ocean peak subsides. U.S. intermodal volume rose 5.7 percent year-over-year in the first... Miami reports poor July volumes Volumes at Port of Miami continued to dwindle in July, newly released numbers show, but port officials are hoping that throughput volumes will be boosted in subsequent months by new customers and improved trade opportunities. Port of Miami reported a total throughput of 72,628 TEUs in July, 5.3 percent lower than... Trucking lobby 'not letting go' of battle over driver work rules Efforts to roll back changes to truck driver hours-of-service rules may have faltered this year in Congress, but Philip L. Byrd, Sr., chairman of the American Trucking Associations, says the ATA is "bound and determined to bring about positive change" in federal trucking regulations. Speaking at the annual McLeod Software... Report due on MOL Comfort sinking Japan's ClassNK plans to share findings of its investigation of last year's sinking of the container ship MOL Comfort, which an official of rival classification society DNV GL criticized as having a "non-robust design." DNV GL Vice President Knut Dohlie created a stir with his comments on the MOL Comfort's design... US-bound cargo from Cambodia to face enhanced scrutiny Cargo headed to the U.S. from Cambodia will face added scrutiny due to what the U.S. Homeland Security calls inadequate security measures. According to the Cambodia Daily, U.S. authorities asked Cambodia ports to put additional security measures in place for several Cambodia ports in...

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
Norden takes two A leading Danish operator has emerged as the patron behind a pair of period deals sealed Friday afternoon. S&P activity slows Asset prices in the dry-bulk segment appear to be stabilising and sale-and-purchase activity seems to be slowing across the board, a leading brokerage told clients Friday. Jumbo jet set Today's topic is the aeroplane. For all you maritime types, just think of it as a ship with wings. Arsenal: Nil No guns. That's the first rule for foreign private security firms operating in Nigerian waters. The second rule: no foreign private security firms allowed. So how does P2P hope to become market leader in West Africa? Andrew Varney explains his strategy to Paul Berrill Speed queen Atoms for seas Jonathan Boonzaier takes a look back at a unique vessel inspired by Dwight Eisenhower. AP Moller disappoints Platou Forecasters at a leading European investment bank have downgraded shares of diversified Danish shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk (AP Moller). For Parakou's patriarch, the family that ships together sticks together Next year it will be 30 years since CC Liu set up Parakou Shipping in Hong Kong. Something to sing about Ion Varouxakis, chief executive of Freeseas, talks opera, sci-fi and art with Andy Pierce onboard his beloved historic yacht, the Aello My walking staff The president of Winning Shipping, the company that dominates the transport of Indonesian bauxite into China, has a second passion - outdoor activities. And he is keen to involve his staff. Service charge included Related-party payments get a bad press, but they have their defenders. Do such arrangements offer value for money and treat all shareholders fairly? Eric Martin investigates. Taking stock Is aggregation the way of the future for maritime spare parts supply, asks Paul Berrill Trust is shipping's most precious commodity For too long the shipping industry has believed its own myth that it is unlike any other business. CarVal ship ordered seized Cal Dive International has secured a court order to seize a pipelayer owned by Cargill's CarVal Investors unit in a dispute over unpaid bills in the wake of Oceanografia's fraud scandal. Subsea 7 cuts debt Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has spent $79.1m on buying back convertible bonds. Zvezda eyes PSVs Russia's new Zvezda shipyard could soon start building supply ships or drilling platforms. On the road to $100m Andy Pierce traces Christian Andersen on an intercontinental roadshow as Avance Gas seeks to raise cash from investors. Siem takes shipyard German shipbuilder Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) has been taken over by Norway's Siem Industries in a deal that will take effect by the end of October. CMES seals VLOC deal China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has clinched a deal to order 10 new very large ore carriers (VLOCs) for charter to Brazilian miner Vale. Cargoship barred The Paris MOU group of European states has banned a Bulgarian cargoship for a year after failing safety checks. GSI closing in on overhaul State-owned Chinese shipbuilder Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) is edging towards a "significant assets restructuring" but precise details are still hard to find. Crews warned over lines Australia's safety board has urged seafarers to beware mooring lines after a crewman's foot was severed at Port Hedland. BigRoll adds third Dutch heavy-lift owner BigRoll Shipping has declared one of two options for a module carrier at Cosco Dalian Shipyard in China. Polarcus keeps signing Seismic vessel owner Polarcus has signed its third contract in a week and its fourth since late August. TEN gets into VL swing Tsakos Energy Navigation is set to boost its MLP prospects with orders for VLCCs amid suggestions oil company demand for the tankers is at the highest level in half a century. Cruiseship saves 300 A Salamis Lines cruiseship came to the rescue of a distressed fishing boat carrying more than 300 Syrian refugees off the west coast of Cyprus on Thursday. Bulker under the hammer A Greek-managed bulker is to be sold at auction in Aruba after Commerzbank foreclosed its mortgage on the ship. Ugland fixes newbuild Norway's JJ Ugland has fixed its newly delivered supramax Lunita on a short-term deal. Ferry cash needed A Canadian fast-ferry newbuilding plan hinges on a government grant of CAD 14m ($12.6m). Berth of a Princess As LNG shipping reaches its golden jubilee, Lucy Hine finds the first 50 years reveal parallels with issues facing the industry today. Baltic change Exchange chairman tells Julian Bray how he intends to keep the organisation relevant in the 21st century. My grand ambition Paris Kassidokostas-Latsis tells Andy Pierce how he is helping write a new chapter in the decorated history of one of Greece's most famous shipping names. Hurricane coming? We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Hoegh LNGC lives on Hoegh LNG has stretched a charter for an elderly LNG carrier by another 12 months, the company confirmed Friday. Logindo seals charter Logindo Samudramakmur has reportedly secured a new vessel charter from Italy's Eni in a deal worth $30m. Eyes help to Navig8 Navig8 has amassed a 74-tanker orderbook by buying wisely, economically and with strong knowledge of market trends from its roots as a commercial manager.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
Maersk plans to boost capacity by 425,000 TEU Port Canaveral-Gulftainer deal gets government OK NAFTA trade increases in July Fire halts Chicago air traffic PacAvi to convert A320s, A321s to freighters FMC reviews 25 OTI license applications U.S. economy accelerated 4.6% in 2Q U.S. steel imports fell in July Ryder to manage Chrysler's Mexico cross dock at Altamira Thermo King to reduce reefer emissions in Europe Foltz touts Savannah expansion in annual port address

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
Weekly Global Market Report A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world. Carriers: ExxonMobil ECA fuel 'interesting' option Agree price and availability will be deciding factors. ARA fuel oil stocks climb week-on-week Players say arbitrage window to the East still open. Alliance will save UASC $100 million per year Controlling fuel costs is one of a shipping line's biggest challenges. More storage capacity for Fujairah Crude oil storage capacity to grow by another 4 million barrels. More ports will join discount schemes, says Sir Richard Branson Ports may combine to promote ship efficiency. Maersk Line: Dual-fuel an option Higher ECA-related fuel bill makes gas power a possibility. Chinese port joins calls for an ECA in the Pearl Diver Delta Hong Kong backs Shenzhen but warns target date of 2018 is 'very aggressive'. Chinese yard wins order for more LNG-fuelled ships Client already has orders for two similar vessels. Hybrid-electric vessel to start research operations System to reduce fuel consumption by an estimated 75%. Singapore firm eyes Australian bunkering market Enters MoU with a 'large multinational fuel trading and distribution company'. Construction started for LNG-capable tanker Vessel will serve within the US market under the Jones Act. MARAD injects funds into LNG bunkering research Research focused on use of LNG bunkers on the Great Lakes. Maldives bunker player 'close to bankruptcy' But government to 'revive' state-owned concern.

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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:
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	-	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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