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December 3, 2015

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OOCL to up Asia-New Zealand rate $350/TEU from January 7 Hapag-Lloyd to levy north east Asia to Oz rate hike of US$500/TEU January 7 MOL hikes Asia-southern/Africa rate US$300/TEU December 21 CMA CGM canvasses banks for financing its NOL takeover bid Guangzhou-Shenzhen-HK Express Rail link delayed until 2018 Port Said East channel approved as terminal volumes decline 11pc in 2015 Minnesota 3PL CH Robinson now looks to Asia-Europe trade lane growth Reuters probe: Greek shipowners avoid tax by inflating their GDP contribution Philippine ship stands by to start ro-ro loop between Mindanao and Sulawesi Main Panama contractor says lock reinforcement to be done in January Houston Ship Channel is reopened after prolonged fog lifts Cabotage: India and Bangladesh move closer to coastal shipping cooperation European development bank lends US$114 million to Cypriot ship manager Mainline box shipping routes down 6pc, posting record lows in SCFI data Port of Oakland raises its crane heights to attract bigger ships LAX mail volumes soar as e-commerce revives postal services UK's Air Partner, UAE's Air Cargo Integrators to cooperate on airfreight Norwegian Cargo signs new transatlantic airmail agreement with Royal Mail Mauritius new gateway to Asia via S'pore, for Indian Ocean islands, Africa Frankfurt cargo community welcomes trucker Georgi and forwarder Menian

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DECEMBER 2, 2015
CMA CGM improves its carbon performance by 50 pc in 10 years IRClass awards Shri Venkiteswaran Scholarships to Law Students of Mumbai University Moore Stephens highlights potential tax issues for shipping in UK Autumn Statement NYK India organises eye care camp in Kandivili Basmati exports to increase after Iran lifts restriction on rice imports Chennai Port seeking new cargo to compensate loss of coal traffic Gadkari lays foundation stone for floating cargo handling facility at Haldia Dock Complex Hyundai vessel calls Krishnapatnam Port JNPCT excels in gross berth productivity, throughput Sunil Deshmukh assumes charge as Chief Security Officer, MbPT Telangana to set up dry ports Railways projects awards shoots up to INR 10,594 cr. in April-Oct. Road, Highways & Shipping Ministry to add 2 pc to GDP: Gadkari Fall in crude & steel production slows down core sector growth to 3.2 pc in Oct. GDP to touch 8 pc this year, says Arvind Panagariya Govt unveils two key policy initiatives to revive road construction India ready for preferential trade agreement with Iran INR turns sharply weak against dollar Some export sectors likely to recover: RBI Sales will be a heroic profession of tomorrow

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Launching a hub and a spoke Firms receive new names in Switzerland Damen newbuild for BTÖ Welcome to the Metro Ports world Roadwork ban will speed up Xmas deliveries Thai airports lack safety Building in Bavaria New marketing manager at port of Stockton Polish shipper Alsecco needs efficient logistics Digital developments can benefit railways LNG steadily advancing Changes across the board at Euronav Air Charter Service moves to new Frankfurt premises Still no light at the end of the tunnel? More foreign trucks pouring into Denmark Cargotec appoints VP digitalisation Two rail projects for Thailand Oman Air adds 21 weekly flights to India

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DECEMBER 2, 2015
Alcoa backs Australia ship crew court action Credit: PA As Australian crew members continue their sit-in on Portland, a bulk carrier set to be replaced by a foreign flagged and crewed vessel, both the company employing them and the labour union representing them have turned to the Federal Court. With backing from shipowner Alcoa, the company is applying for... Bremen breaks ground on offshore turbine terminal Bremerhaven. Credit: Olaf SchmidtThe German state of Bremen is pressing ahead with the construction of a EUR180 million (USD190 million) heavy load terminal for offshore wind turbines in Bremerhaven. Following planning approval for the project this week, its public port management company Bremenports has begun setting up the construction site... Cammell Laird yard wins GBP200 million Polar research order Credit: PAHistoric Birkenhead-based Cammell Laird shipyard has sealed the contract to build the new British Polar Research vessel. The deal comes after a 12-month tender process, which saw the UK yard beat of competition from Europe and the Far East. The state of the art vessel is to be built for the... Haifa investment 'just the beginning' says Shanghai port vice president Haifa port. Credit: PAShanghai International Port Group (SIPG) is on the hunt for investment opportunities in Europe as it looks to China's national development strategy to grow in what it says are some very challenging years ahead for global shipping. "We won the contract to build and operate the port in... Changing gasoline trade dynamics to boost product tankers A US refinery. Credit: PAThe gasoline trade is changing as the refining boom in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, growth in US exports, and closure of refineries in Europe and Australia are taking effect. This would augur well for product tankers that are used to transport gasoline and other petroleum products, said... Hanjin Shipping, KR among SW Shipping's 220 creditors Credit: HasenpuschDetails of beleaguered South Korean mid-sized dry bulk shipping firm SW Shipping's creditors have emerged following its application for court protection. The company, which sought court protection from the Seoul Central District Court on 20 November, said during a hearing on 1 December that it owes KRW64.7 billion (USD55.6 million)... Singapore's MPA investigating Sea Prince ferry accident Another Batamfast ferry, pictured. Credit: IHS/Xavier KwokThe Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Indonesian authorities are investigating an incident where the ferry Sea Prince hit a floating object on Sunday night shortly after leaving Batam, forcing the rescue of 97 people. Ferry operator Batamfast is also involved in... Seoul seeks foreign investment to develop port hinterland Busan port. Credit: PAThe South Korean government, which has been driving an aggressive expansion of the country's ports, is seeking foreign investment for the capital-heavy move. The country's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) has recently completed a series of four briefing sessions that were targeted to encourage foreign investment in developing... Commentary: Is dry market decline structural rather than cyclical? Iron ore loading. Credit: PAViews over London at night from the peak of 30 St Mary Axe, informally known as the Gherkin, are spectacular despite several newer buildings reaching even higher into the sky. The Gherkin holds a special place in the heart of the Baltic Exchange because it stands on... China's structural flaw Views over London at night from the peak of 30 St Mary Axe, informally known as the Gherkin, are spectacular despite several newer buildings reaching even higher into the sky. The Gherkin holds a special place in the heart of the Baltic Exchange because it stands on the site of the... Castrol launches new cylinder oil for marine engine protection Castrol has launched a new marine cylinder oil, Cyltech ACT, which will help ship operators comply with regulations in sulphur emissions control areas (ECAs). The cylinder oil was introduced by the lubricants manufacturer on 1 December during Marintec China 2015 held in Shanghai. The oil utilises ash control technology (ACT) to... Jan De Nul wins USD225 million Panama contract How the expanded PSA Panama terminal will look. Credit: Jan de NulThe Belgium dredging giant, together with Italy-based global engineering and construction company Saipem, will massively expand PSA's terminal on the western bank of the Panama Canal's Pacific entrance, increasing its capacity from 450,000 teu to 2 million teu. The expanded...

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DECEMBER 2, 2015
'We are not to blame for for DHL's €345m NFE new-technology debacle,' says SAP Robert Ross appointed finance director of Europa Worldwide Air cargo growth flat-lines - but the writing was always on the wall Its final newly enlarged vessel is set for return to work, but Maersk will cut capacity next year The race to create Elon Musk's hyperloop heats up Lorry drivers warn of escalating violence with refugees in Calais Can the express companies capitalise on the holiday season? New $41m lawsuit filed against BNSF over ill-fated Cold Train reefer service Priority Freight names Stuart Stobie global sales and marketing director Cargolux averts strike as unions and management near an agreement

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DECEMBER 2, 2015
Eric Synder celebrates forty years with Art Anderson Tenneco SCR gets two DNV GL AIP certifications Wartsila solutions chosen for first LNT A-BOX LNG carrier MAN engines to power Mols-Linien superferry World's greenest cruise ship to be unveiled at COP21 DNV GL and Hempel cooperate on performance analytics Sanmar and Rolls-Royce sign LOI for supply of MTU engines Astilleros Zamakona building series of Voith Water Tractors

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DECEMBER 2, 2015
Bellingham waterfront benefits from installation of new solar equipment Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics boosting U.S. West Coast service Contractor gives latest update on Panama Canal sill project Port of Seattle names Lance Lyttle managing director of Sea-Tac Airport Drewry report looks at future of chemical shipping

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DECEMBER 2, 2015
DNV GL to class Cosco's 20,000 teu ships Newbuildings will be LNG-ready OSG to repurchase up to $226m in senior notes Company will seek to remove restrictions to sell part or all of its international fleet No recovery until 2017 at earliest, say shipping bankers Pessimism pervasive in Petrofin poll of pundits Most shippers not ready for new container weighing rules Group of logistics providers is advocating standard setting for electronic documentation to satisfy reporting requirements kicking in next year Aronnax: Are sulphur emission control areas impacting CO2 emissions? By influencing shipping behaviour, ECAs could change CO2 emissions LR2 rate rises to highest since early September on naphtha flows Clarksons Platou remains bullish on product tanker sector Greek ports hit by planned public and private sector strikes Unions warn of 24 hour action over compensation Vale mulls VLOC fleet sell-off next year Brazil mining giant looks to raise $4bn-$5.5bn from fleet and other divestments January completion date for Panama Canal lock repairs But ACP still unable to confirm impact on expansion project's timeline Frontline declares dividend of $0.05 per share Board agrees to make quarterly payouts to shareholders Amsterdam and Rotterdam ports renew partnership pact Ports to collaborate on infrastructure, joint procurement of products and services, information management and promoting the railway as a mode of cargo transportation Sembcorp Marine expects fourth-quarter net loss Loss may be partly due to rig termination dispute with Marco Polo Marine, says analyst Tanker market looks well balanced for 2016, says Nordic American chief Balanced fleet growth and steady demand bode well for tanker market in 2016, says Hansson Globus Maritime posts losses in weak dry bulk market Bulkers owner is cautiously optimistic on China's economy Algoma Central orders two bulkers from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Two vessels bring Algoma Central's total number of Equinox ships on order to seven PSA and Singapore Polytechnic to develop port management and operations diploma 'Earn and Learn Programme' students to be employed at PSA as they study port operations Berlian Laju Tanker completes exit from Chembulk Tankers Deal done through debt for equity exchange Maersk Drilling wins $44m offshore deal with Total Drillship Maersk Venturer secured for Total's first exploration well off Uruguay

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DECEMBER 2, 2015
US bill would have regulatory impact on rails, ports, truckers WASHINGTON - While $10.8 billion in freight project grants within the five-year U.S. highway bill has grabbed the most attention, there are plenty of significant freight-related initiatives, ranging from measuring port productivity to potentially reforming a federal trucking safety initiative. But there were also missed opportunities for freight interests in FAST, or... NAFTA trade flows respond to fuel prices, US dollar Lower Canadian fuel prices, the strong U.S. dollar, and the rise in Mexican imports are reshaping freight flows among the North American Free Trade Agreement partners, and Mexico may be the biggest beneficiary. Although the value of goods traded between the U.S. and its neighbors dropped 8.8 percent overall in... South Africa container volume set to grow despite economic slowdown Port of DurbanDespite signs that South Africa's economy will enter a slowdown next year, container volume through Africa's second-largest economy is forecast to rise in the mid-single digits. The completion of several large infrastructure projects and increased competitiveness of South Africa's currency, the rand, will fuel import growth, said Karl Socikwa,... ODFL hauls more volume despite overall shipping slowdown Old Dominion Freight Line barreled past signs warning U.S. shipping was slowing in the first two months of the fourth quarter, handling more shipments and higher freight tonnage. Deutsche Bank expects less-than-truckload tonnage to contract 1.8 percent in the first quarter of 2016 after rising a meager 0.3 percent in the... Panama Canal contractor to finish lock reinforcement in January The Panama Canal Authority said a contractor has advised it will complete work next month on reinforcement of lock sills that failed tests and raised questions about the planned April opening of the canal's expansion. The contractor, GUPC, had not identified a date for completion of the new locks, but "will... Ship line consolidation won't dent trans-Pacific competition If CMA CGM acquires NOL and its APL brand, the new entity could be the new market leader in the eastbound trans-Pacific trade, the latest jolt to this market, which this year absorbed the frontal assault of a longshore labor meltdown. NOL and its largest shareholder, Temasek-controlled Lentor Investments, granted the... TransForce's Transport America buys Optimal Freight This year could be called the Year of the Acquisition, and 2015 isn't over yet. Trucking company Transport America yesterday said it acquired a majority stake in Optimal Freight, a truckload brokerage. The truckload carrier will hook its assets to Optimal's non-asset services. "This is an exciting opportunity for Transport America's...

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DECEMBER 2, 2015
Offshore oil and LNG face big cuts ahead Bank report says big oil scuppered many projects due to low returns and energy prices. Teekay's FSU deal a good one, UBS says 'What's not to like about the deal?' report asks, citing project's returns and small costs. Bahrain FSU sorted Teekay gets its big break into the floating LNG import terminal sector. Teekay FSU move OK with UBS "What's not to like about the deal?" report asks, citing project's returns and small costs. US to see increase in winter VLGC demand Export capacity from US Gulf of Mexico set to increase thanks to petrochemicals growth. OSG lays groundwork for potential split Bond changes to help US tanker owner in continued hunt for "strategic alternatives". Excelerate v Hoegh Company chiefs air their differences on FSRU models at Rome LNG conference Van Oord clinches Caspian work Dutch owner wins dredging projects worth more than $500m. Bahrain LNG FSU sorted Teekay gets its big break into the floating LNG import terminal sector. Paragon hires from nearby to fill CFO role Allseas Marine financial advisor Nikolas Arachovas hired as finance chief. Cable case scheduled Wisdom bulker captain to appear in Algerian court after ship allegedly severed internet link. Closer to a settlement Maersk Line and MSC reportedly poised to reach agreement over EU antitrust probe. Making a splash Video of huge wave created by launch of Erik Thun tanker goes viral. Huatai wins tanker order Restructured Chinese yard reportedly signs with TB Marine for eight chemical carriers. Car shipments growing Clarksons Research says vehicle carriers will see a 1% increase in cargoes this year. Wartsila supplies LNG newcomer Finnish group wins propulsion and cargo handling deal for Saga LNG's Chinese newbuilding. Rig row escalates Sembcorp and Marco Polo will take their claims to court after cancellation of newbuilding contract. Time to buy bulkers New $30m UK investment scheme backed by Alan Marsh and Guy Platten to snap up cheap ships with the aim of a 27% return. GE Shipping snaps up MR Indian owner boosts products fleet with acquisition of Japanese-built tanker. Sabaro cuts Dolphin stake Investment firm linked to the late Erik Henriksen reduces holding in seismic owner to less than 5%. No profits until 2017 Drewry says bulker owners must stay patient despite expected improvements from Q4. CSIC getting into leasing Chinese state yard to set up financial arm to boost its order prospects. TIL keeps buying Teekay tanker spin-off spends another $3m on its own stock as part of $60m scheme. Dae Sun ups feedership newbuilding tally South Korean shipbuilder now has a series of nine 1,800-teu containerships on order. AMSC secures tanker funds Facility to help refinance US Jones Act vessels on bareboat to Overseas Shipholding Group. Bomin to buy rival Bunkers International Purchase of US fuel supplier's assets will require approval of US bankruptcy judge. "No distressed sale" Singapore-based offshore support vessel says move is part of plan to reduce debts of over $100m. Prosafe delays Zephyrus dPostponed delivery schedule to better align with Cyprus-based company's contract portfolio.

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DECEMBER 2, 2015
WWL ups Europe to U.S. West Coast capacity Transport America buys Optimal Freight Executive Moves: Gemini Shippers Group and Kerry Logistics IAG Cargo increases capacity on London Heathrow-Tel Aviv route FESCO back in black despite falling revenues Global Shippers' Forum calls on industry to agree on carbon reduction measure Congressional negotiators agree on 5-year highway bill INTTRA: Two thirds of customers expect 'disruption' from new container weight requirements NY Attorney General petitions PHMSA to limit crude-by-rail vapor pressure Panama Canal wait times 'back to normal'

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DECEMBER 2, 2015
IMO bids farewell to Sekimizu Outgoing Secretary General makes his final address at close of Assembly. US DATA: EIA says USGC fuel oil stocks at second-highest level of all time Total US stocks are 16% higher than the same time one year ago. Solar-panelled sails and retractable wind generators for world's 'greenest cruise ship' 'Ecoship offers a vision for a climate-friendly future.' Bunker prices soften as crude continues to slide Crude oil prices close to levels last seen during the financial crisis. DNV GL deal to bring 'clarity' to vessel energy savings Marine coatings manufacturer says customers will be better positioned to 'quantify the value of their investment.' ING Bank chases bulk carrier for unpaid fuel bill Files lawsuit at US District Court for OW-related debt. ECSA: We need IMO leadership to reduce shipping emissions Wants establishment of global measures that will be a 'logical continuation' of steps taken at EU level. Data suggests ECA enforcement is 'robust' Older, less fuel efficient ships are being routed away ECAs as owners try to cut the costs of compliance. New Zealand: Bunker spill from bulk carrier Fuel oil escaped through ballast water system, says Harbourmaster. ING Bank chases bulk carrier for unpaid fuel debt Files lawsuit at US District Court for Eastern Louisiana. Tunnel propulsion design achieves more fuel savings than expected The Van der Velden Flex Tunnel is 27% more efficient than its competition, it says. ECSA: EU needs IMO leadership to reduce shipping emissions Wants establishment of EU MRV to 'as soon as possible'. Shipping messages vie for attention at Paris climate talks ICS says IMO regulations and high fuel cost now and in the future will help to ensure 'carbon neutral growth'. ECA lube launched by Castrol 'New regulations, changes in engine design, vessel operations and alternative fuels are presenting our customers with challenges.'

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

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

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

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

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

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

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

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

EDITORIAL

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

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

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

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

Rome

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Hamburg

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

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

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

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

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Paris

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

New York

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Stockholm

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

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.

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

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

Livorno

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

SHIPPING

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

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Savona

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

ECONOMY

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

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

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

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Chaff

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

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

LAW

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

River

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

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

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

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

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

YACHTING

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

Trieste

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

JOBS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

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

Erbusco

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

PORTS

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

Riyadh

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

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

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(South China Morning Post)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

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