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May 12, 2015

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Retail giant Kate Spade delivers blow to sourcing giant Li & Fung CNR, CSR make merger moves, Bombardier rail unit readies to join them Maersk to relocate head China office to Beijing Evergreen adds Ho Chi Minh, drops Bangkok from Taiwan-Thailand (TWT) service Evergreen starts Vietnam-Singapore-Malaysia feeder to meet rising capacity demand US west coast to miss peak season surge as cargo goes to less congested ports Australian ports of Townsville & Lucinda to raise port charges by 5pc from July US west coast port dispute results in air freight surge at Chicago O'Hare airport Ethiopian Airlines orders Unitechnik gear to handle air cargo boom New cargo terminal at Lambert St. Louis airport to speed up Mexico-US trade flows

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MAY 11, 2015
Evergreen Line launches Vietnam-Singapore-Malaysia service Freight must not be forgotten in new UK Parliament, says BIFA Growing concerns about container liner shipping alliances: ESC ICCSA organising coastal shipping seminar on May 29 in New Delhi Naming of UASC containership Barzan sees first vessel with DNV GL's new GAS READY class notation hit the water OOCL announces new China East Coast Express 2 service SCFI's Asia-Europe spot rates see massive increase last week US lifts 50-year ban on commercial ferry services to Cuba April steel imports shoot up by 51.6 pc Buffalo meat export to Russia commences TIL's Hyster-TIL reach stacker commissioned at Mumbai Port Continental Transport Organisation skillfully transports over-dimensional cargo from Murbad to Mumbai Port Freight earnings of Railways up 12.7 pc in FY15 Banana exporters seek govt help to tackle fungus Govt proposes two institutional mechanisms to address problems of ex-im trade Indo-EU FTA will require all round compromise: German Chancellor Lower incentive for bulk tea & coffee likely to hit exports Fieo's seminar on GST, new FTP on Wednesday Gains in Chinese currency hits exports K. V. Kamath appointed first President of BRICS bank

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Major investment in new tractors Cargo for connoisseurs Evergreen strengthens intra-Asia service General cargo alliances merge forces Look back in delight Box volumes down in March Emirates mourns loss of founder Finnair shutting down cargo subsidiary More opportunities to chill out in India From Italy to Benelux New Tiaca board leaders named Dubai's new airport already a top 20 cargo location Greenbrier invests in Brazilian railcar maker New technology keeps Liberian Registry on top

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MAY 11, 2015
Brittany Ferries boss leads ferry blockade bust Brittany Ferries chairman Jean-Marc Roué and a group of 20 or so vegetable farmers claim that they "freed" one of the company's ferries from a union blockade in the French port of Ouistreham on 9 May. The company said in a communiqué that the group had taken control of the car ferry, Mont Saint UASC takes delivery of world's longest vessel United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) has taken delivery of the 18,800 teu Barzan from South Korea's Hyundai Samho shipyard based in Mokpo. The leviathan vessel now holds the title of world's most environmentally friendly Ultra-Large Container Ship and longest vessel in the world currently in Report highlights seafarers' health concerns Much still needs to be done in the areas of HIV/AIDS and the general wellbeing of seafarers, a survey by the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has found. Results were garnered from questioning 34 maritime trade unions and 608 of their members of both sexes. The ITF described the Scorpio buys newbuilding resales NYSE-listed Scorpio Tankers is deploying cash raised in a recent share offering to purchase four LR2 product tanker newbuilding resales for USD60 million each. The newbuildings are being constructed at Sundong Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering and Daehan Shipbuilding. They are due for delivery NAT rides rate rise Nordic American Tankers (NAT) has reported much higher profits for its first quarter as spot rates for its Suezmax fleet surged. NYSE-listed NAT reported net income of USD30.3 million in 1Q15 compared with USD4 million in 1Q14. Average time charter equivalent rates in the latest quarter averaged Portugal told to oversee ENVC aid repayment The European Commission has indicated it expects the Portuguese government to take the necessary steps to ensure bankrupt shipbuilder Estaleiros Navais de Viana do Castelo (ENVC) repays EUR290 million (USD325 million) in state aid. The commission announced last week that direct and indirect Officer dies in Turkish cargo ship shelling off Libya The third officer aboard a Turkish cargo ship was killed and other crew members were injured after the vessel came under shell fire off the coast of Libya yesterday evening. Royal IHC launches TSHD for TNPA Royal IHC launched the 5,500 m³ trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Ilembe at its Kinderdijk yard in the Netherlands on 9 May for South Africa's Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). The launch and naming ceremony was performed by TNPA corporate affairs general manager, Lunga Ngcobo, and Scrapping rise gives hope to dry bulk misery Demolition sales of dry bulk carriers have increased sharply this year despite low price of steel, which brings a ray of hope to a struggling dry bulk market in which asset prices remain under downward pressure, shipping analysts said. In the first four months of this year, 52 Capesize vessels with Golar LNG Partners weighs dollar bond issue in Norway Golar LNG Partners, the long-term contract-based LNG carrier company, said it is considering issuing senior unsecured dollar denominated bonds in an increasingly lively Norwegian bond market. "The bonds will be denominated in US dollars and mature in May 2020," the company said in a statement. The Recycling of box ships slows The number of container ships being headed for demolition has almost halved year on year as charter rates, especially for Panamaxes, have improved substantially. IHS Maritime's Sea-web.com data shows that year to date, 39 container ships have been recycled, almost half of the 77 container ships Busan Port eyes intra-Asia trade Busan Port Authority (BPA) recognises the importance of small container ships serving intra-Asia trade in helping Busan Port to be more competitive. At a seminar recently organised by BPA and the Korea Shipowners Association (KSA) in Busan, approximately 100 representatives from shipping companies, Overcapacity could sink liner rates Larger new container vessels entering US east and west coast container trades could foil attempts by liner operators to raise transportation rates in 2015, according to a container sector analyst. The capacity surge is coming at the same time that the National Retail Federation (NRF), a major US China's container exports stable, rates down Container exports at major Chinese ports remained stable in the first four months of 2015, but the freight rate index kept falling, according to a report released by Shanghai Shipping Exchange. The economic fluctuations in Europe has dragged the stable growth demand for shipping, and the average Jan De Nul orders two offshore vessels Belgian dredging and offshore giant Jan De Nul Group (JDN) is investing in two versatile 6,000-tonne subsea rock installation vessels, ordered from the AVIC Weihai shipyard in China and due for delivery in 2017. The vessels will not only be able to install rock at depths of up to about 600 m via a Uncertain post-2015 outlook for Hanjin Shipping Hanjin Shipping is expected to achieve an operating profit of KRW437 billion (USD400.6 million) for 2015, surging 432.3% from 2014, but it is unclear whether the success will last. Hana Daetoo Securities analysts Shin Min-seok and Yoo Jae-seon have forecast an operating profit of South Korea to build grain terminal in Cambodia South Korea's Ministry Of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) will co-operate with local companies to develop a grain terminal in Cambodia. MOF said in a press statement, "In order to develop a grain terminal in Cambodia, we will begin a feasibility study to determine an appropriate location, proper Otto Marine issues profit warning for 1Q15 Singapore-listed offshore services provider Otto Marine has issued profit warning for its first quarter that ended on 31 March 2015 in its filing to the Singapore Exchange. The company has attributed its losses for the first quarter mainly to the decrease in vessel utilisation and lower charter 'Hold' for MISC shares An analyst from the Malaysia-headquartered CIMB bank has recommended a 'hold' status for shipping line MISC because of the low revenue from its LNG and chemical tankers segments. Raymond Yap cited that profit from MISC's LNG arm had fallen 22% year on year (y/y) on the back of the expiry of two Philippines beer-giant to develop Davao port Davao port in the Philippines could be developed and run by the country's beer-maker San Miguel Corporation, sources have confirmed. "San Miguel bought bid documents for the Davao Sasa Port Public-Private Partnership [PPP]," an official with the PPP Center of the Philippines told IHS Maritime on 11 Philippines shipping escapes wrath of Typhoon Noul Typhoon Noul, locally known as Typhoon "Dodong", has had a limited effect on shipping in the Philippines despite being one of the stronger storms to affect the Southeast Asian country this year. The storm touched the top of the northern Philippine island Luzon on 10 May, but by 11 May, it was already Maersk Line appoints new North Asia CEO Maersk Line announced on 8 May that Robbert Van Trooijen will take the position as regional CEO of Maersk Line North Asia effective from 1 July. Robert will replace Tim Smith who will take on the role as chairman of Maersk China and chief representative of the Maersk Group in North Asia. Smith will

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MAY 11, 2015
Hapag-Lloyd chief: G6 alliance is sailing in calmer waters now, but rates must rise Congestion cost us money too, say lines after shippers call for reduced charges Will XPO/ND deal drive CH Robinson onto the acquisition trail so it can stay ahead?

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MAY 11, 2015
Shell gets conditional BOEM approval for Alaska exploration Libyan forces shell Turkish owned ship, kill officer Royal Wagenburg orders Wärtsilä scrubbers for Super Ice Class RoRos Crowley invests in new Puerto Rico pier for newbuild duo DNV GL gives first GAS READY notation to UASC newbuild

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MAY 11, 2015
Global Port Tracker report finds container moves up during March Inchcape Shipping Services opens new Anchorage, Alaska office Alaska Airlines Oks deal for Gevo renewable jet fuel Diana, Wilhelmsen teaming up for 50/50 joint venture business VT Halter Marine delivers ConRo ship to Pasha Hawaii

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MAY 11, 2015
Seafarer killed after Turkish ro-ro shelled off Libya Vessel named as Cook Islands flag Tuna 1 'Ugly surprises' expected on German loans Reederei Buss sale points to new mood among banks, say ship finance sources US box imports booming as congestion clears Throughput volumes at west coast ports reach a record-high 1.7m teu in March DSME says giant boxship order in the works South Korean shipbuilder tipped to win Maersk Line's 20,000 teu deal Scorpio considers its slice of the VLGC pie Will the New York-listed product tanker player boost its share of the gas-carrying market, rather than cut it? Scorpio Tankers expands fleet with resales Is there no stopping the expansion of this rapacious New York-listed product tanker player? Mixed picture for schedule reliability as new alliance services bed in If improved schedule reliability is one of the desired benefits of joining an alliance, the jury is still out on whether the latest two alliances have met that goal ICTSI reports strong profit growth in first quarter Philippine port operator enjoys better margins and higher volume overall despite Portland woes Maersk Tankers offloads 1990s-built tonnage Fleet renewal comes as global oil products trade has grown on average 5.8% per year over past decade Reederei Buss up for sale Peter Döhle and MPC named as potential buyers of the struggling shipowner BW LPG adds another VLGC to its owned fleet BW takes ownership of Berge Summit, a vessel it had chartered-in Nordic American Tankers soars to $30m profit New York-listed owner lifted by earning power of its large suezmax fleet Court freezes Sainty Marine bank accounts Whitelisted shipyard books Yuan357.3m overdue bank loans View from the bridge: Rodolphe Saadé Heir apparent steps to the fore as CMA CGM rides high Industry viewpoint: Why CO2 is a profitable opportunity It is time to determine both shipping's responsibility and opportunities in the shift towards a low carbon economy, says Carbon War Room president José María Figueres Delivery postponed European maritime organisations have published a joint letter noting the lack of progress in encouraging the growth of shortsea shipping Industry viewpoint: Unilateral EU regulation is complicating key IMO debate on CO2 reduction measures Brussels move will have major implications for negotiations on a global data collection system, says Simon Bennett of the ICS Asia-Europe box volumes slump in March Near 23% drop in March contributes to negative volume growth for first quarter

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MAY 11, 2015
Higher charter rates keep more container ships from scrapyards Fewer container ships will be moving to the scrapyards this year, analysts say, as charter rates, especially for Panamax ships, continue to rise. The number of vessels headed for demolition has almost halved year over year, according to data from Sea-web.com, a sister product of JOC.com within IHS Maritime & Trade.... Jury acquits ex-Crowley executive on antitrust charge Thomas Farmer, a former executive at Crowley Maritime, has been acquitted on a charge he conspired with competitors to fix prices in the U.S. mainland-Puerto Rico trade. A U.S. District Court jury in San Juan returned a "not guilty" verdict Friday afternoon after four hours of deliberations. Farmer was a former vice... Strong US chemicals growth fuels $800 million offer for Quality Distribution Call it good chemistry: Low energy prices and rising U.S. chemical output made Quality Distribution a very attractive acquisition target for Apax Partners. The $37-billion private equity firm last week said it will pay $800 million, including the assumption of debt, for the $992-million bulk trucking and logistics company. Quality Distribution and... More truck delays reported at Nhava Sheva Terminals Logistics providers in India's Nhava Sheva Port complex reported a "system outage" temporarily disrupted truck traffic at Jawaharlal Nehru Container Terminal Sunday late afternoon, adding to inland infrastructure woes that had already been building there in the past year.In a latest trade advisory, the Container Freight Stations' Association of India... Crowley to build $48.5 million pier at San Juan Crowley Maritime Corp. has contracted for construction of a $48.5 million new pier at its San Juan, Puerto Rico, terminal and signed a 30-year lease extension for the property with the Puerto Rico Ports Authority. The pier contract includes development of a 900-foot-long, 114-foot-wide concrete pier and dredging to accommodate the... FMC's reaction to congestion is too little, too late The Federal Maritime Commission in early April issued a report entitled "Rules, Rates and Practices Related to Detention, Demurrage and Free Time for Containerized Imports and Exports Moving Through Selected United States Ports" that summarized the results of a series of listening sessions the FMC conducted during recent port congestion... CSX unveils new Quebec intermodal terminal CSX Transportation unveiled a new intermodal terminal just outside of Montreal Monday, giving the Jackonsville, Fla.-based railway easy access to the Eastern Canadian market. The $100 million, 89-acre facility in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec will be able to handle 100,000 containers annually and will connect the region to CSX's 21,000-mile rail network in... New Volvo plant to boost Charleston's automotive cargo Volvo Car Corp.'s plan for a $500 million factory in Berkeley County, South Carolina, is likely to generate additional automotive cargo for the Port of Charleston, which already is the primary port for BMW's plant in the state. The Volvo plant, announced Monday, will initially produce about 100,000 cars a year... Annual US trucking revenue tops $700 billion for first time U.S. trucking companies of all types generated a combined $700.4 billion in revenue last year, fueled by economic growth that led to higher freight demand and higher rates. As an industry, trucking broke past the $700 billion revenue mark in the U.S. for the first time, the American Trucking Associations said... Transportation Marketing & Sales Association Announces 2015 Compass Awards Recipients The Transportation Marketing & Sales Association (TMSA) recently announced the recipients of the 2015 TMSA Compass Awards Program. In its 63rd year of existence, this awards program recognizes marketing and sales best practices by transportation and logistics companies that ultimately demonstrate effective execution and measurable business results. "The Compass Awards Program... CMA CGM to christen new ship at Port of Le Havre Being the third world containership operator, CMA CGM has chosen HAROPA - Port of Le Havre to christen its new sea giant vessel, the Kerguelen. A choice which proves the confidence that the major world ship-owners have placed in the professionalism of HAROPA, the leading container port for the external... New Asia-South America service key to Zim's comeback strategy Zim Integrated Shipping Services has launched a new service between Asia and South America, soon to be followed by its debut on the Asia-U.S. East Coast route via Suez, as the financially revamped Israeli carrier seeks to expand its cargo base on core trades. The carrier is upgrading its weekly Asia-South... German rail freight network hobbled after after drivers strike London - The German rail freight network is struggling to return to normal as train drivers return to work after a near one week strike that severely disrupted industrial supply chains in Europe's largest economy. While passenger trains are largely running to schedule, rail freight will feel the effects of the... Indian Railways targets refrigerated transport expansion Indian Railways is beefing up its cold chain portfolio by building a network of temperature-controlled warehouse and distribution facilities across the country.The public enterprise has entrusted its logistics arms - Container Corporation of India, Central Warehousing Corporation and Central Railside Warehouse Company - with the start-up and management of new... Brazilian port concession program moves forward After more than 18 months of delays, the much heralded first phase of Brazil's more than Reais 10 billion ($3.36 billion) port concession program received the go-ahead to proceed from the Tribunal de Contas da Uniao. The first phase alone will see around Reais4.7 billion invested in new port concessions in Santos,... Central American terminals lift ICTSI in first quarter HONG KONG - International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) reported increasing volumes and revenue in the first quarter, with net income largely driven by better margins at its facilities in Mexico and Honduras.The Manila-based terminal operator posted revenue from port operations in the first quarter of $296.1 million, a year-over-year...

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MAY 11, 2015
DryShips loss misses forecasts George Economou-led DryShips swelled its net loss in the first quarter as it delivered a result that saw better operational performance but that slightly missed analyst predictions. Crowley strikes pier deal Crowley Maritime has forged a $48.5m construction contract to build a new pier at its terminal in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Lauritzen lowers forecast J Lauritzen has deepened its full year loss expectations after the worst dry cargo market in 30 years left it in the red for the first three months of 2015. ADSB turns positive Abu Dhabi Shipbuilding (ADSB) has returned to profit in the first quarter as revenue rose. BKM edges up profit Singapore's Beng Kuang Marine (BKM) has ridden its higher first quarter revenue to a marginal profit. TRF adds to Navig8 pool Navig8 has added another Wilbur Ross-owned tanker to its pool system. Top of the joy division? A new happiness index for seafarers has shown they rate their job satisfaction at nearly 6.5 out of 10, but concerns remain. FSL bolsters board First Ship Lease Trust (FSL Trust) has hired a veteran accountant to join its board of directors as an independent member. STNG in $240m strike Scorpio Tankers has snapped up a quartet of LR2 products tankers. Navig8 sales 'profitable' Navig8 Product Tankers today confirmed the sale of a trio of LR2 newbuildings. Cargoship shelled off Libya One crewman has died and others were injured after a Turkish-owned general cargoship was attacked off Libya. Safety culture criticised Safety records had been falsified on a Japanese reefer on which a crewman was injured in a lifeboat accident. Cape scrap record in sight Capesize scrapping continues to close in on record levels with 2015 figures now more than double the number seen last year. Naikai back in black Japanese shipbuilder Naikai Zosen has beaten its forecast for the full year to post higher profit and revenue. DMER fears ULC 'frenzy' A rush of orders for the latest giant boxships has raised eyebrows at Drewry Maritime Equity Research given the vessels' potential impact on a market revival. Seaboard back in black Miami containership company Seaboard has turned around an operating loss in the three months to 4 April. Vallianz holds steady Vallianz Holdings has maintained its profit level for the first quarter in a tough market for offshore owners. DSME confirms ULC talks DSME has confirmed it is closing in on an order for what will be the largest boxships ever constructed for Maersk Line. Sado Steamship cuts loss Japan's Sado Steamship has reduced its loss in the first quarter despite falling revenue. ICTSI makes more Philippines port operator ICTSI has pushed up its net income for the first quarter thanks to higher activity in key terminals. Golar joins bond rush Golar LNG Partners (GMLP) is planning to tap the increasingly popular Norwegian bond market for new funds. NAT sees cash flow in Nordic American Tankers has recorded a strong first quarter performance in a recovering suezmax market. Capesize price blues Solomon Savings Bank subsidiary Golden Bridge is said to have finally concluded the sale of one of its capesize bulkers in the latest deal to deliver negative indicators for asset values in the sector. Red Funnel stronger UK ferry operator beats rivals as car and passenger numbers rise in first quarter. Orbis backtracks An investment fund that notified Oslo-listed Subsea 7 it had built a shareholding above 5% has said it did so in error. SBM axes 300 more Dutch FPSO group SBM Offshore is to make another 300 workers redundant in "challenging" market conditions. Mermaid eyes fresh funds Thailand's Mermaid Maritime is looking to raise fresh capital to fund the next stage of its expansion. China coal imports slump China's coal imports fell 26% last month the second consecutive month of double digit declines, customs data shows. Dry orders hit new low The spectacular run of dry bulk investment which kicked off in 2003 has finally ended, according to Dr Martin Stopford. Lusitania remembered Cunard has marked the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the liner Lusitania in a ceremony off the coast of Ireland.

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MAY 11, 2015
American Fast Freight acquires Caribbean Shipping Services Seattle, Tacoma release draft of Northwest Seaport Alliance agreement Maersk to order several 20,000-TEU ships Schlumberger to pay $232.7 million for illicit exports OOCL launches new Asia-USEC service Crowley signs contract for new pier at San Juan Terminal Oakland volumes boosted by imports, return of empty containers Illinois FedEx drivers vote against union representation Saudia Cargo introduces dedicated Paris service St. Louis airport to get boost in U.S.-Mexico trade Pilot Freight lands in Mexico U.S. steel exports up 2% in March Freight Logistics to use CargoSphere for rate management Commerce updates export book for SMEs U.S. to supply $25 million in wheat to Jordan FMC reviews 22 OTI license applications FAA picks Mississippi State University to test drones Executive Moves: Sunteck, Rand Logistics, TIACA and Shipbuilders Council of America Obama extols job benefits of TPP during Nike visit

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MAY 11, 2015
Reports: Maersk Line to order more megaships 'The orders will create serious overcapacity.' Fuel-saving trial for New Zealand ferry Using fuel oil emulsion. Oil prices could be about to fall, say analysts A end to Iran sanctions could see the situation' spiral out of control'. NAT sees quarterly profits rise Falling fuel price supports company's bottom line. Lower fuel prices a mixed blessing May have helped with ECA compliance, but causing overcapacity in the market. More scrubber purchases by Baltic and North Sea operators Two more Ro-Ro vessels to be equipped with Wartsila systems. Fuel oil price rise prompts greater storage demand Aframax chartering jumps on expected higher pricing. Report forecasts growth for marine fuels sector 'The industry will expand over the next years.' Staff changes at Dan-Bunkering's Copenhagen office Promotion and relocation of bunker traders at the branch. Hong Kong sulphur rules will impact shipping News rules come into force in less than two months. Wartsila, Carnival form test pilot scheme Fuel efficiency packages and bunker management systems included in project. New Executive Director at Brightoil Petroleum Formerly CEO of subsidiary Brightoil Petroleum (S'pore). EU's MRV scheme raises 'scary' prospects 'Impossible' to form fair picture of CO2 emissions relative to efficiency in transporting cargo. Belgian firm starts bunker trading in Singapore Company is a subsidiary of the Transcor Astra Group, Bunkerworld learns. SCI mulls fuel hedging move In bid to keep down costs. Firm to boost security on ships to prevent fuel theft Singapore-based Ocean Tankers' fleet has suffered two piracy-related incidents within a year.

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PORTS

Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian

Milan

In the first half of 2026, Trieste, Venice, Ravenna and Ancona will remain at around 819 thousand TEUs: growth in the basin will come from Koper and Rijeka

PORTS

Assoporti represented the Italian position on the EU ETS at ESPO

Rome

Petri: No to the indiscriminate application of rules designed for profoundly different territorial realities.

PORTS

DP World secures ten more years of management of the multipurpose terminal at the port of Luanda

Dubai

Since 2021, it has invested over 260 million dollars in it

PORTS

Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait

Naples

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona

Noise

The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th

Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth

PORTS

Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth

Rome

The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.

SHIPYARDS

Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector

Dhaka

A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned

ACCIDENTS

Three merchant ships hit in the Black Sea in the special economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria

Bucharest/Sofia

The accidents have resulted in a serious toll: two dead, several injured and an entire crew missing.

HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships

Seoul

A 13,000 TEU container ship from CMA CGM has been equipped with it

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue

Southampton/London

Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.

COMPANIES

Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises

Graz

Investment in Austrian MarineXchange

CRUISES

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

Naha

Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

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

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

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

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

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

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

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

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

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

EDITORIAL

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

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

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

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

Rome

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Hamburg

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

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

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

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

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Paris

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

New York

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

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

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.

PORTS

Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved

Gioia Tauro

The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.

SHIPPING

Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.

Copenhagen

The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.

COMPANIES

ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance

Haifa

Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion

PORTS

Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.

Ravenna

Fabio Maletti's term has expired

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

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