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June 3, 2015

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Felixstowe, Britain's biggest box port to double capacity by 2030 Waterfront bosses protest CARB regulators basing eco-rules on false data CMA CGM upgrades west African offering with WAZZAN loop Hapag-Lloyd's Baltic Express to call Oslo; 2 weekly calls to Gothenburg Brokers say MSC finalising deal for four 20,000-TEUers Sri Lanka reconsiders its stop work order on China's Port City project Stifel on what's hot - Expeditors - and what's not - UTi - in forwarding Panalpina takes over of its long-time Egyptian agent Afifi India starts road building boom as GDP growth tops China's IAG Cargo starts daily Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur flights Irish state agrees to sell its 25pc stake in Aer Lingus to IAG United 'shows pride' for speaking out in favour of homosexual marriage

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JUNE 2, 2015
'Safmarine's level of commitment to the trade in India is extremely high' Aargus Global Logistics celebrates 20th anniversary PDP Shipping & Projects now a Public Ltd Co. RBI cuts repo by 25 bps to 7.25 pc, keeps CRR steady at 4 pc

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An exchange takes to the rails Multi-language alternative route map for HGV drivers Maiden race for Safram catamaran this weekend Upsurge of intermodal activities Port of Hamburg solves truck jam headache HSH Nordbank steers ahead Virgin Atlantic Cargo lands in Detroit Umco boosts legal department More than 10% RZD carrying more coal to North Korea Adria Airways extends handling contract with FCS Rhenus completes CFND take over New Nordic sales manager for Hyster Big Trucks Bremer Reederei E&B opens branch at Baltic port New presence in Poland More capacity for Kansas City Southern Railway STG Aerospace makes wings more visible Less freight by train in China Maersk Line orders 11 more ULCV

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JUNE 2, 2015
Maersk confirms ULCS contract Maersk Line has ratified a newbuilding contract with South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) for an ultra-large container ship order. In a press statement, Maersk confirmed orders for 11 firm ships of 19,630 teu capacity with options for six vessels being arranged New Wärtsilä 31 engine offers efficency 'breakthrough' Wärtsilä has launched a medium-speed engine with advanced technology at this year's weeklong Nor-Shipping exhibition in Lillestrøm, Norway. The Wärtsilä 31 engine features high efficiency, fuel flexibility, and operational optimisation, including significantly reduced maintenance requirements - Periods of drought a concern for Nordic bond market Periods of drought when investor appetite for new issues on the Nordic bond market dries up limits that market's growth, said Jens F Gruner-Hegge, vice-president of corporate finance at London-based parcel tanker and tank terminals group Stolt-Nielsen. The last time this happened was from 2H14, Bonds seen as risk for shipping finance As shipping companies return to bonds as a source of funding, legal experts have warned of the potential pitfalls of using this kind of financing. "When companies need to restructure their finances, bondholders are not always in agreement , which can lead to a difficult situation," said Marius Hundreds missing from sunken Yangtze River ferry More than 400 people are missing after a ferry capsized in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River late on 1 June. As of early morning on 2 June, rescuers had set free 10 people from Chongqing Dongfang Ferry-owned Dong Fang Zhi Xing, which had turned over at around 21:30 h local time on 1 June near Caterpillar Propulsion announces azimuth additions Caterpillar Propulsion has announced that a new range of azimuth thrusters will form part of the new integrated propulsion packages intended to target the tug market. The first models in a family of rotating units will be a 60-tonne bollard pull Cat® Propulsion Marine Thruster Azimuth (MTA) UK's Felixstowe port closed by high winds The largest UK port, which has just announced plans to double port capacity, had to close this morning due to strong winds affecting operations. Cranes and loading equipment cannot safely be used at Felixstowe while strong winds persist, so lorries are unable to enter or exit the port until they Trade slowdown could hit shipping, analyst says A fall in the rate of trade growth could affect shipping, said Anil Gupta, strategy and globalisation expert at the University of Maryland, on 2 June. Gupta told an audience at the weeklong Nor-Shipping 2015 exhibition in Lillestrøm, Norway, that global trade had been growing at a multiple of about Shipping warned of impact from global political shifts Strategic competition on the global political stage may have far-reaching implications for shipping, the managing director of the World Economic Forum and former Norwegian defence minister Espen Barth Eide has warned. For 20-25 years the Western way of conducting business had predominated, but was Wärtsilä and COSCO tie up ballast water management deal Finland-based power supplier Wärtsilä and Chinese shipping, logistics, and shipbuilding giant COSCO have signed a win-win manufacturing license agreement for ballast water management systems (BWMSs) that took effect on 1 June. The deal gives COSCO access to technology and the rights to manufacture Ulstein X-STERN wins Next Generation award at Nor-Shipping Ulstein Group's X-STERN has won the Next Generation Ship Award at the opening of the Nor-Shipping conference in Norway today. With a focus on innovation, the Next Generation Ship Award honours the most promising design for ships that will be at sea in the coming decade. The jury was instructed to Nor-Shipping focuses on building maritime confidence Building confidence in the future of Norway's maritime cluster, despite current challenges in many sectors, is one of the key topics at Nor-Shipping, the bi-annual event that opened in Oslo on 1 June. About 35,000 delegates from 70 countries are expected to attend more than 100 events during the Frontline boosts LR2 orderbook Frontline 2012, the John Fredriksen-controlled shipowner, has extended an existing order for LR2 tankers at China's New Times Shipbuilding. The original four-ship order, placed in October and December 2014, has been extended by two more of the 111,000 dwt ships. The latest pair is due for delivery Norway's prime minister opens Nor-Shipping Norway's future lies in being smarter, not cheaper, Norway's Prime Minister, Erna Solberg, said at the opening of the weeklong Nor-Shipping 2015 exhibition in Lillestrøm on 2 June. "This is why we are investing so heavily into innovation, research and development," she said. The Norwegian Swire companies produce diabetes prevention guide for seafarers Swire Pacific Offshore and The China Navigation Company are working together to raise seafarers' awareness of diabetes. The companies, both part of the Swire Group, have produced a health guide called A Seafarers' Guide to Understanding Diabetes and have partnered with The Mission to Seafarers to Gibdock opens Pad 1 prefabrication facility Located in Gibraltar, shipping services yard Gibdock on 1 June officially opened its 2,940 m2 purpose-built Pad 1, a specialised area for land-based fabrication projects that provides 12 tonnes per m2 load-bearing workspace. "Pad 1 is a versatile facility with many applications," Gibdock managing Sage Sagittarius inquest turns political Panamanian-flagged MV Sage Sagittarius trades internationally, shipping coal between Australia and Japan, but it has now become the centre of a political debate over Australian cabotage and a coroner's inquiry into crew deaths. In 2012 two seafarers died aboard the vessel in Australian waters China's SIPG signs deal to run Israel's Haifa port China's Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) on 28 May inked a deal with Israeli port authorities, obtaining the right to run the new Haifa port in northern Israel for 25 years. The Chinese firm will bring its capabilities to the port development and strengthen relations between China and HHI clinches Hoegh FSRU Norwegian floating LNG production specialist Hoegh LNG has ordered a floating storage and regasification unit at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), with an option for an additional vessel. The vessel, to be delivered in the first quarter of 2018, will have a regasification capacity of 750 MMscf per Ezra raises $300m to strengthen its balance sheet Singapore-listed integrated offshore services provider Ezra Holdings has proposed renounceable underwritten rights issue and issue of convertible bonds to raise proceeds of up to USD300 million for refinancing. It is part of the Ezra's refinancing strategy to deleverage its balance sheet and Muhibbah Engineering profit up 43.6% Malaysia-listed marine oil and gas engineering firm Muhibbah Engineering posted a profit of MYR32 million (USD8.68 million), up 43.6% year on year for the first quarter that ended on 31 March 2015. However, its revenue suffered a dip of 7.8% to MYR363.2 million, compared with MYR393.9 million in Busan to expand cruise terminal South Korea's Busan port, already the biggest transhipment port in Northeast Asia, wants to improve its cruise facilities. In response to growing cruise passenger numbers in the region, Busan has decided to extend the 360 m long quay at its Yeongdo Cruise Pier to 435 m. Waters there are 12 m deep. Evergreen, Arkas to launch new Mediterranean service Taiwanese carrier Evergreen Line and Turkey's Arkas Line will be co-operating to launch a new West-East Med Service (WEM). The new service will connect the Aegean Sea, the Near East, and the Western Mediterranean. Four vessels will be deployed for this service, with one by Evergreen and three by

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JUNE 2, 2015
FTA warns 'don't overlook the value of freight' in Heathrow expansion debate Mole gets green light to test feasibility of underground freight trains in the UK North Europe's feeder operators facing a perfect storm as costs rise and rates fall

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JUNE 2, 2015
Wartsila takes wraps off of new four-stroke engine Maersk orders eleven 19,630 TEU containerships at DSME Many deaths feared in Chinese cruise vessel capsize Cat Propulsion tug package features new azimuth thrusters Chevron to move Big Foot TLP following tendon damage Ulstein unveils the X-Stern Extender Teekay to order newbuild shuttle trio for East Coast Canada Vard takes wraps off innovation project

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JUNE 2, 2015
Port of Olympia public meeting to discuss Tumwater land plans Drewry Tanker Forecaster report eyes future earnings possibilities New Importance of Light display set for Bellingham Cruise Terminal Global Diving & Salvage expanding in California Alaska Airlines adding flights for Portland, Eugene, Oregon

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JUNE 2, 2015
Maersk gains more for less with $1.8bn order for 19,630 teu newbuilds New generation Triple-Es will be cheaper than first series but have more cargo-carrying capacity Nor-Shipping 2015: Transforming technology is here Progress being made in technology developments is faster than many think Regional governments set to take on HSH bad shipping debt Bank looking to state administrations to take on non-performing loans Nor-Shipping 2015: Teekay's Tanker Investments will be sold in two years, says Evensen Asset play will come but Teekay wants to harvest high profits in red-hot tanker market first before selling to highest bidder CMA CGM launches new West African service Weekly loop will connect northwest Africa with Mediterranean mega hubs Nor-Shipping 2015: Wärtsilä reveals fuel-efficient feeder designs Four new designs launched with existing and future Ecas and Secas in mind Hoegh LNG to build eighth FSRU at Hyundai Heavy Industries Oslo firm continues to see strong demand for FSRU services Nor-Shipping 2015: More radical innovations are really needed, says Gunvor Ulstein Awards for innovative design, energy efficiency and young entrepreneurship are handed out in Oslo Nor-Shipping 2015: Strong headwinds continue to challenge maritime industry Innovation and investment are key to boosting the maritime industry to new levels Coal and grain strengthen supramaxes Prospects have improved for smaller vessel but brokers doubt that it will last Jinhui sheds electronics trading subsidiary Deal brings Hong Kong dry bulk operator $4m Pangaea extends contracts for bulker shipments from Brazil to North America Extensions would have a combined value of $22m Passengership carrying 458 sinks in Yangtze River Hundreds are feared dead after vessel capsizes in storm

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JUNE 2, 2015
SEKO takes on Greenbriar as equity investor to speed growth With its management flexibility constrained by a fractured ownership structure, SEKO Logistics has brought in a private equity partner to recapitalize its balance sheet, transform its many local joint venture owners around the globe into shareholders and provide the resources to grow through acquisitions. Greenbriar Equity Group, which specializes in negotiated... Houston port ready for hurricane season after shaking off storm Operations at the Port of Houston were largely unfazed - though officials are investigating some damage to equipment - after the torrential rain and flooding that swept through Texas last week. According to the Port of Houston Authority, the Gulf Coast's largest container port remained largely operational during the storm, which... Dropped G6 sailings highlight Asia-Europe trade weakness In the latest sign of the challenge facing Asia-Europe carriers to make money in the busiest global shipping lane, the G6 Alliance said it would cancel two sailings, citing low demand. Yet canceling individual sailings will likely do little to quell analysts' view that significantly more capacity, such as entire... Asset-light LTL carrier Shift Freight expands in Michigan, Ohio Shift Freight is expanding its non-traditional, asset-light less-than-truckload business in the Midwest, adding service to 1,400 direct points in Michigan and Ohio. The expansion, announced June 1, follows the rollout of services in the Midwest earlier this year and the New York-New Jersey area last year. "Having fierce Ohio State and... Maersk bets ever-larger ships aren't always the answer In its new mega-ship order announced on Tuesday, Maersk Line took a conservative road, achieving a 7 percent capacity increase in ships of almost identical hull dimensions to its Triple-E class. In the process, it is showing how carriers are not automatically opting to build ever-larger ships to push the... West Coast volume down months after slowdowns ended Work slowdowns and port congestion associated with the 2014-15 coastwide longshore contract negotiations continued to haunt West Coast ports in April, with total container volume down 6 percent from April 2014 even though the slowdowns had ended in February. According to numbers published on the website of the Pacific Maritime Association,... Long Beach to invest half-billion in infrastructure The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners approved an $829 million budget for the fiscal year starting Oct. 1, which includes $555 million for port expansion and improvement projects. The second largest U.S. port is in the midst of a 10-year, $4 billion capital improvement program that includes construction of a... CEVA wins three year contract extension with Spanish DIY chain Madrid - CEVA Logistics, one of the world's leading supply chain companies, has won a three year extension and expansion of its contract with one of Spain's leading home decoration and do-it-yourself (DIY) companies, AKI. CEVA has worked continuously with AKI since 2010 and today it has a dedicated team of... White House threatens to veto DOT spending bill WASHINGTON - The White House threatened to veto legislation now in the House of Representatives that would fund the departments of transportation and housing, citing deep cuts to transportation spending, including TIGER grants, and housing programs. The Obama administration also targeted provisions in the House transportation and housing appropriations bill that would... 88 Crowley Vessels Honored with Jones F. Devlin Awards NEW ORLEANS' - Eighty-eight Crowley Maritime Corporation vessels received the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA)'s annual Jones F. Devlin Award in recognition of their outstanding safety records, during a luncheon held last week in New Orleans, La. Each year, the CSA honors manned merchant vessels that have operated for two or more years without incurring... Trucking Moves America Forward Announces $50,000 Contribution from Tennessee Trucking Foundation The Tennessee Trucking Foundation announced a $50,000 financial contribution to Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) over the next five years. Tennessee Trucking Foundation members of the board voted to support Trucking Moves America Forward and believe the campaign fits seamlessly with their mission. A photo of the donation presentation can be downloaded... Sham Logistics Services Add Iraq Office to Representation We are pleased to welcome Sham Logistics Services as new Cargo Connections members representing Iraq. The company is already a member in Kuwait and we are pleased to add their Iraq office to our growing network. Capt. Shadi Salama (Managing Director) states; "Located in Basra, we offer a full range of... Evergreen, Arkas to launch Mediterranean service Taiwanese carrier Evergreen Line and Turkey's Arkas Line are launching a new collaborative West-East Mediterranean Service. The new service will connect the Aegean Sea, the Near East and the Western Mediterranean. Four vessels will be deployed into the service, one Evergreen and three Arkas vessels. The WEM service has a port rotation... Hermes Strengthens Asia Operations with Branch Office in Shanghai Chicago - Hermes (www.hermesworld.com), a leading provider of end-to-end e-commerce services for fashion and lifestyle brands, announced today that it has strengthened its Asia operations by opening a branch office in Shanghai. Hermes Transport Logistics (HTL) Greater China now offers turnkey supply chain solutions and sea and airfreight transportation. Hermes holds... High winds close UK's largest port The U.K.'s largest port, which has just announced plans to double its capacity, had to close Tuesday morning due to strong winds affecting operations. Cranes and loading equipment cannot safely be used at Felixstowe while strong winds persist, so trucks are unable to enter or exit the port until they subside.... Hermes Strengthens Asia Operations with Branch Office in Shanghai Chicago - June 2, 2015 - Hermes (www.hermesworld.com), a leading provider of end-to-end e-commerce services for fashion and lifestyle brands, announced today that it has strengthened its Asia operations by opening a branch office in Shanghai. Hermes Transport Logistics (HTL) Greater China now offers turnkey supply chain solutions and sea... Chinese port operator signs deal to run Israel's Haifa port China's Shanghai International Port Group late last week inked a deal with Israeli port authorities, obtaining the right to run the new Haifa port in northern Israel for 25 years. The Chinese firm will bring its capabilities to the port development and strengthen relations between China and Israel, said Israeli Transport... India's Nhava Sheva trumpets productivity gains amid congestion complaints India's Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, or Nhava Sheva, which had been on the receiving end of intense shipper complaints over cargo delays in the recent past, is turning things around with an equipment upgrade and the introduction of other proactive measures. In a notice to shipping lines and the trade, the... Five Below opens million-square-foot NJ distribution center Retailer Five Below has opened a 1,015-square-foot distribution center in southern New Jersey that will serve 300 of the company's stores in the eastern United States. The DC is part of a larger supply chain development program for the fast-growing retailer, which also plans later this year to develop overseas container...

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JUNE 2, 2015
Ocean Rig to sell shares DryShips spin-off Ocean Rig has announced a share offering that could help fund acquisitions. Louis-Dreyfus leads Bimco Philippe Louis-Dreyfus has been named president of shipping industry association Bimco. TIL will go to highest bidder Peter Evensen today shot down conventional wisdom that Tankers Investment Ltd (TIL) will be sold back into the Teekay system. Only 15 saved from Yangtze Just 15 people have been rescued from the river cruiseship Eastern Star a day after it capsized in China's Yangtze River with 458 people on board. Norway gets a boost The Norwegian government has agreed a new maritime strategy with policies to bolster the country's shipping register. Monjasa expanding Danish bunker and tanker group Monjasa has posted a big jump in 2014 revenue as it grew its fleet. Polferries not for sale Finnlines' and DFDS' plans to expand in the Baltic Sea have taken a hit as the Polish treasury ministry withdrew from negotiations on the privatisation of Polferries. Diana fixes Medusa Diana Shipping of Greece has clinched a time charter contract for a newly delivered kamsarmax. G3 plots new terminal Saudi Arabi's Salic and trader Bunge are plotting a new grain terminal in Canada. Hostage on Anek ferry A 39-year-old woman held as a hostage on a Greek ferry has now been freed. Maersk Line seals $1.8bn order Danish owner puts pen to paper on contract at DSME for up to 17 huge Triple-E containerships. Big data's time has come Big data and the connectivity of ships with computerised operating systems are the two big things expected to come into shipping over the next five to ten years, according to a panel of maritime experts at the Nor-Shipping conference. Vard's ship of the year An offshore support vessel constructed by Vard Holdings has been named ship of the year for 2015 in Norway. Shelter from the storm? Broker Westshore is not convinced offshore wind farm work can help out beleaguered North Sea platform supply ships (PSVs) and anchor-handlers (AHTSs). Feeding for less Wartsila is introducing four new designs for eco-container feeder vessels at Nor-Shipping in Oslo. Shale shapes tanker market The level of US shale oil production will prove key to future tankers earning, according to Drewry. Ulstein scoops design prize Norway's Ulstein Group has walked off with the next generation ship award at Nor-Shipping's opening conference in Oslo. OPEC could hike quota Crude cartel OPEC is very unlikely to cut back on production and may even increase output to put itself "back in the driving seat," according to JBC Energy. Ezra shares drop 14% Ezra Holdings has seen its stock price plummet to the lowest level since 2008 hot on the heels of a share and bond issue. TOO to make $600m Teekay Offshore's (TOO) new shuttle tankers will generate annual EBITDA of $40m over their 15-year charters, Wells Fargo has calculated. HHI ends job cull Loss-making Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has pledged not to lay off any more staff as ship orders rise. GLOP eyes new funds LNG carrier owner GasLog Partners (GLOP) has revealed its intention to sell securities worth up to $600m. Bharati loss widens Indian shipbuilder Bharati Shipyard has posted a bigger full-year loss as revenue dwindled. Vard's next generation Norwegian shipbuilder Vard Holdings has launched a new vessel design project to boost fuel economy and environmental performance. Jinhui banks $4m Bulker owner Jinhui Holdings has struck a deal to sell a loss-making trading subsidiary. Sinking claims over 450 More than 450 people are reported missing after a local passenger vessel sank in the Yangtze River in central China. RCCL in Oslo departure Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCCL) is set to withdraw its secondary listing on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE), it has been confirmed. Busan targets cruise sector Busan Port is set to open a new cruise terminal in response to Northeast Asia's growing attraction as a cruise destination. Bulker to be lightered A Cosco bulker that ran aground off Texas last week is to have part of its cargo removed in a bid to refloat the vessel.

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JUNE 2, 2015
HHLA expands to handle latest UCLs ILWU-PMA dispute halts work on three containerships in Oakland Foreign customs agencies step up visits to U.S. apparel makers Rickmers changes from partnership to stock corporation CMA CGM launches new Europe-West Africa service Spanish DIY retailer expands partnership with CEVA UP to invest $383 million in Texas SHIFT moves into Michigan, Ohio FMC reviews 10 OTI license applications Executive Moves: NRF and Greencarriers Maersk Line orders 11 'second generation' EEE containerships

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JUNE 2, 2015
Fuel-saving technology gains class-approval Calnetix said the Hydrocurrent system saves up to 200 tonnes of bunker fuel per year. Norwegian Oil Trading appoints new managing director Kaja Smith-Kielland Kjellesvik's new role became effective on Monday. EMP: solar power system ship test 'successful' Technology provides crew with real-time fuel oil consumption (FOC) data, calculates vessel emissions. Maersk orders more ultra-large container ships 'The new vessels will be the largest in Maersk Line's fleet.' Monjasa: Revenue up but profit down 'Despite tough market conditions, Monjasa Group remains among the most solid bunker companies.' Wartsila recognised by Guinness Book of Records Four-stoke engine is most efficient. Fuel efficient ship wins award at Nor-Shipping Accolade goes to specialist offshore design. 'Data will provide clients with a competitive edge' AWT has launched a new service to help ships monitor and reduce their carbon footprint. New hire at Glander International Bunkering Employs Bunker and Lubricant Trader at its Singapore office. Mersey Bunkering adds to trading team On back of growing volume of business. Green group protests HK's cold-ironing decision Authorities urged to consider social costs of cruise ships emissions. No let-up in campaign for low sulphur fuels Dan on overnight berthing at an Australian cruise terminal 'an empty gesture'. Wartsila makes fuel flexibility central to design process Launches feeder vessels designs at Nor-Shipping. Canadian port eyes bunkering opportunity Official sees potential in planned port expansion project. Vancouver struggles with bunker spill costs 'It's a bit of a maze', says Vancouver Deputy City Manager. Hong Kong extends scope under low-sulphur incentive scheme LNG, scrubber technology qualify for port discounts. New PSV design from Wartsila Which generates 'significantly lower fuel consumption'. Endeavour Bunker hires staff New bunker trader joins Hong Kong-based firm. AML fined $800K for dumping oily waste Authorities permitted to search firm's business offices and vessels for three years without a warrant.

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CRUISES

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

Naha

Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

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

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

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

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

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

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

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

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

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

EDITORIAL

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

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

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

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

Rome

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Hamburg

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

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

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

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

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Paris

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

New York

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Stockholm

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

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

JOBS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Matera/Taranto

A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days

SHIPPING

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

Kallithea

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

SHIPPING

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

Marrakech

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

CELEBRATION

Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary

Barcelona

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

JOBS

Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Zebbug

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

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

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

Livorno

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

SHIPPING

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

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Savona

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

ECONOMY

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

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

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

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Chaff

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

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

LAW

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

River

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(South China Morning Post)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

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

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

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

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

YACHTING

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

Trieste

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

JOBS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

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

Erbusco

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

PORTS

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

Riyadh

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

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

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

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