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November 12, 2015

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Container shipping industry faces upheaval with potential wave of consolidation Container liners expected to shift focus more on ultralarge boxships: Alphaliner West Africa to build at least six 1m TEU ports over next decade Box throughput at Estonia's Muuga terminal down 20pc yoy CMA CGM and VILAC launch wooden educational toy 'My first container ship' UPS earnings are up 3.5pc in Q3 to US$1.26 billion despite flat revenue growth Miami Airport wants CEIV certification and to become pharma hub Etihad Cargo to add two B777 freighters to its fleet in 2016 IAG Cargo upgrades reservation processes with Accenture software

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400 new trucks join Turkish firm's fleet Almarai enhancing efficiency with Swisslog Regionalisation - no benefit for freight FAA to fine Unical Aviation Airport manager starts work in Fairbanks Stand-alone link for East Med, Turkey and Russia Three more EU railfreight corridors in service New groups and new VPs Cargologic now screening in Bern Rock around the clock On wine for Poland Today's losses for tomorrow's gains? Intermodal spearheading growth in 2016 Group CFO to take over at LR Hapag Lloyd beefs up Q3 earnings Two charter brokers establish strategic bond

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015
IHS Launches New Website Serving the Global Maritime Industry NEWARK, N.J. (November 11, 2015) - IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS) today announced the launch of Fairplay.IHS.com, a website that serves as the leading source of critical news and analysis for the global maritime industry. With the new IHS Fairplay website, IHS Maritime & Trade is taking an important next step in... Otto Marine sees red in 3Q15 Singapore-listed offshore services provider, Otto Marine has posted a loss of USD5.1 million for the third quarter ending 30 September 2015 from a net profit of USD2.02 million in 3Q14. The loss was attributed to challenging conditions in the offshore market which caused Otto Marine's revenue to fall by 35% to... HMM sells part of Hyundai Asan stake to Hyundai Elevator An HMM vessel. Credit: Southern cross MaritimeHyundai Merchant Marine has divested part of its stake in affiliated tour operator Hyundai Asan as part of further moves to strengthen its liquidity. South Korea's second biggest shipping company's latest move comes amid rumours that it and its bigger compatriot rival Hanjin Shipping are... Nuisance alarms reduced during Antwerp trial The Discovery RPM solution at Port of Antwerp where the system cut nuisance radiation calls. Credit: SymetricaRadiation portal monitor (RPM) technology has been trialled for cargo screening at Port of Antwerp where it cut naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) nuisance calls by 84%. It is also being trialled at an unnamed... DSME to review safety after second yard fire A fire broke out yesterday at DSME's Okpo yard killing one worker. Credit MaerskSouth Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering told IHS Fairplay that it will review safety procedures after a second fire broke out at its Okpo yard. The fire, which started from a very large gas carrier under... China's growing sugar demand boosts Handysize bulker market Bags of sugar on board a bulk carrier. Credit: PAChina's imports of sugar have been surging this year, with the country importing as much as 3.7 million tonnes in the first nine months of 2015, keeping Handysize bulkers gainfully employed even as dry bulk rates for bigger ships remain low. China's... Hapag-Lloyd expects first profitable year since 2010 Credit: Dietmar HasenpuschGerman container line Hapag-Lloyd achieved a small net profit in the third quarter and expects to close the year with a positive net result for the first time since 2010. Its earnings after tax and interest for the period between 1 July and 30 September reached EUR3.2million (USD3.43million),... Hanjin-HMM merger unlikely, say South Korean maritime officials A Hyundai Merchant Marine vessel. Credit: Southern Cross MaritimeTop maritime officials in South Korea said a merger between Hanjin Shipping and Hyundai Merchant Marine was unlikely because the benefits of such a move are difficult to see and it could have significant negative implications for the wider economy. Officials attending a... London marine insurers tap into Islamic market A mosque in Dubai, which has become a centre for Islamic finance. Credit: PASenior London marine insurers are keen to create a viable market for Islamic-compliant commercial insurance products. The Islamic Insurance Association of London (IIAL) organised a conference in Dubai where they spelt out the market's plans. The event also... Anti-trust fine puts Wilhelmsen in the red Car carrier operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen is 50% owned by Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA. Credit: PAWilh. Wilhelmsen ASA, the listed Norwegian vehicle carrier and logistics company in the Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding group, has reported a loss for both 3Q15 and for the first nine months of the year, with a USD200 million anti-trust... Vard deepens into loss on weak shipbuilding market Vard's shipyard in Norway. The company has been hurt by reduced activity at its European yards. Credit VardSingapore-listed shipbuilder Vard Holdings has deteriorated further into a loss of NOK845 million (USD97.6 million) for the third quarter ended 30 September 2015, from a loss of NOK160 million in the third quarter... Infographic: The evolution of container ship size The container fleet has been constantly evolving. More than ever increasing ship size and maximising operational efficiency are in the forefront to enhance the performance of new tonnage. Megaships have come to dominate container shipping rapidly over the past decade. They have grown bigger and faster than any other ship type... EU reporting directive has "backfired" Shipowners want an overhaul of Europe's electronic port reporting system. Credit: European CommissionShipping is concerned that "half baked" solutions to revitalise Europe's shortsea shipping sector are adding financial expense to existing administrative burdens. The most problematic of these solutions, shipowners have told IHS Maritime, is Europe's Reporting Formalities Directive, which member... Commodities boom may be the last in human history The world commodities boom is over and there may never be another one, leading Australian economist Saul Eslake warned the International Mining and Resources Conference in Melbourne on 10 November. "It could well be, in my view, that the commodities boom Australia has just experienced in the last 12 years or so... Cosco/China Shipping merger may run into minority shareholder trouble HONG KONG - Minority shareholders not controlled by Beijing may be the biggest problem faced by attempts to merge Cosco and China Shipping, believes investment equity firm Jefferies. "There is a very high risk that the plans are not able to be executed due to minority's objection," Jefferies said in a... Major obstacles in the way of any NOL sale, says analyst HONG KONG - Difficulties in estimating Neptune Orient Lines' valuation, its unprofitability and the steady loss of market share by its APL container division will make a proposed sale of the Singapore-listed company no easy task.That is the assessment of Alphaliner following confirmation from NOL that it was in preliminary...

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015
Whitehall exports push could be hampered by dithering over Heathrow expansion CMA CGM leading the field to buy NOL, but only if the price is right Tony Brooks appointed president of XPO Logistics LTL business

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015
DSME told to halt work on LPG ships following deadly fire New Z-drive tug for Suderman & Young First Vessel launched at Eastern Shipbuilding using FORAN POSSE/HECSALV Software Monitors Carrier Block Heavy Lifts Big Data: Connecting and merging the dots Workboats and Patrol Boats: Small but Mighty Building the Future New report projects OSV demand will grow 75% by end of 2020 OSVs: Survival Mode Robert Allan designs new RAmparts tug for Chile's SAAM Norwegians square up to offshore challenge Optimarin passes U.S. BWTS testing milestone Royston completes engine overhaul on North Sea FPSO Brazil's ETP delivers two Incat Crowther fast supply vessels Vard: One new order, a lot more red ink Waldner named new Group CFO of Lloyd's Register New Argentine-built ASD tug nears delivery

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015
Port of Bellingham negotiating possible forest products agreement Crowley Maritime adding two new business segments Port Metro Vancouver celebrating anniversary of Delta community office Top Ships receives notice of pending drop from Nasdaq Rail association releases traffic numbers for week

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015
D'Amico declares long-term confidence in products as third-quarter results rise Strong gasoline demand and inventory build-up yield average spot TCE in excess of $21,000 Concordia Maritime posts strong third-quarter results under good market conditions Rates for product tankers and suezmaxes stayed competitive due to strong demand in the tanker market Incorrect maintenance is major cause of engine damage, Swedish Club warns Lube failure now topping $900,000 per claim,says P&I insurer Volkswagen emissions scandal shows need for corporate social responsibility for all industries Shipping must commit to long-term sustainability, Fischbacher contends Brussels to give go-ahead for airborne drones to monitor shipping in European waters Emsa has been assessing the potential of using an unspecified number of heavy-duty drones that could be used for a number of functions including regulatory compliance Nordic American Tankers posts third-quarter profit in a healthy suezmax spot tanker market A dividend of $0.38 per share is scheduled to be paid on November 12 Global coal demand to grow only 0.4% per year to 2040, IEA says Demand slows most in developed countries due to environmental concerns and in China, which is expected to see a decline from 2030 The great awakening What a difference a month makes. And what a month it has been. MRs show strong gains but LRs lag behind Transatlantic gasoline flows boost MR trade Panama Canal Authority moves to alleviate congestion ACP suspends non-critical maintenance works, modifies its booking system and lifts draught restrictions to clear vessel backlogs Ceva sees double-digit drop in third-quarter revenues Dutch freight forwarder blames 'industry headwinds' for 13.1% decline in revenues Best practice offers competitive advantage Owners need to go beyond 'greenwash' and regulatory minimums Holiday cheer for US ports as imports surge Stark turnaround in fortunes from last year with US ports expected to see an 8.3% rise in incoming traffic Nasdaq warns Globus on share price requirement Bulkers owner has 180 days to raise share price above $1 Antitrust provision hits Wilh. Wilhelmsen results Company has ringfenced $200m in relation to ongoing antitrust investigations in Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics and Eukor Car Carriers Euroseas slashes loss in third quarter Owner sees turnaround for both bulkers and feeder boxships 'over next two years' Lloyd's Register names finance chief Alastair Marsh's promotion to LR group chief executive opens the door for a new CFO 'passionate about engineering' Torm hopes to find 'nice home' in NYSE IPO Update: Danish carrier could see more liquidity and capital from a dual-listing structure Trafigura switches from coal to containers in Colombian project Collapsing coal prices force commodity trader to drop plans to export coal from new port, as boxes make more economic sense Norden to focus on supramax and panamax in dry bulk Update: Company may sell other types of dry cargo vessels to reinvest in focus area MISC denies reports of merger talks with Bumi Armada Merger could make Bumi Armada second biggest FPSO operator worldwide Hapag-Lloyd turns small profit in third quarter Rates and volumes down on last year Vard third-quarter revenue hit by European yards' weakness Restructuring costs for the third quarter amounted to $4.2m Kogas signs LNG supply and trade pact with France's EDF Energy firm to help Kogas handle LNG volumes from project investments worldwide Seanergy Maritime takes delivery of two capesize ships Vessels financed by senior secured loan agreements and an arrangement with company's sponsor Liberian Registry takes liability certification online System can be used by Liberia-flagged vessel owners, shipowners registered in non-convention states New Orleans port exceeds milestone 500,000 teu level Industry experts expect a threefold increase in chemical imports at the port

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015
CEVA rides new model to earnings growth despite volume declines US freight volumes, payments slump on high inventory VIDEO: Technology can help address driver shortage Carrier mergers could benefit shippers despite rate rises Canada trucking acquisition targets cross-border market Possible impact on exports another hurdle to HMM, Hanjin merger NY-NJ truckers sign up for truck replacement grants DHL profit dragged down by forwarding, freight troubles J.B. Hunt 2016 outlook in line with 2015 growth New port on India's east coast gives shippers another option Idle container ship fleet passes 1 million TEUs Maersk upgrades India-Far East service network Hapag-Lloyd earnings, revenue, traffic jump on CSAV merger Profit plunges at Gateway Distriparks Minority shareholders could hamper Cosco-CSCL merger

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015
Ultrapetrol explores strategic alternatives New York-listed shipowner's loss comes in slightly below Wall Street expectations. Solstad cut to sell amid liquidity questions Arctic Securities places sell rating on offshore owner suggesting it may turn to shareholders for cash. Concordia enjoys strong quarter Kim Ullman says crude sector more volatile than products as owner books solid result. Navigator orders LPGC US-listed owner heads to Korea for mid-size newbuilding backed by long-term charter. DIS bigger and better Italian owner posts big rise in Q3 profit as it takes another two Japanese MRs on long-term charter. Ardmore books $1.6m profit on double sale Anthony Gurnee-led owner says $38.6m chemical pair no longer fit within its strategy. BDI back below 600 Pressure mounting on bulker owners as key index falls to lowest level since June. NAT earnings jump in Q3 US-listed suezmax specialist adds $25m to bottom line as spot rates rise. Erik Henriksen dies Norwegian investor and former tanker owner killed in Cayman Islands boat accident. SSC doubles profit Singapore car carrier owner prospers in the second quarter thanks to three vessel additions. Merger rumour quashed Korean government says it is important that HMM and Hanjin Shipping remain separate. MISC: no Bumi talks Malaysian owner denies rumours of potential FPSO merger with compatriot. GMS holding firm Abu Dhabi offshore shipowner sees good future profitability as it leases new yard facility. Norden eyes power of four after review Danish owner to focus on four core sub-sectors of dry-cargo and products tanker markets. Two more for Viking Ocean Cruises Torstein Hagen-led owner returns to Fincantieri for 48,000-gt cruiseships. Hapag-Lloyd profitable again Newly listed German line enjoys third straight quarter in the black as volumes rise. Malaysia's master plan Government to unveil new scheme to boost domestic shipping industry by year-end. Torm reveals plans for New York stock listing Danish owner says new structure will be established with stock trading on the NYSE from next year. Anti-trust probes hit Wilhelmsen Norwegian owner makes $200m provision for ongoing car carrier investigations as Q3 loss hits $243m. Cosco's Deng in new role Cosco Pacific has made a change in its executive director team that will see Jinhua Feng resign from his position. Subsea 7 lays up six Norwegian offshore player reveals bigger fleet reduction plan as profit falls in "subdued" markets. Team rides rate uptick Hans Feringa-led chemical tanker owner continues to turn things around with stronger Q3 performance. Otto Marine plunges into the red in Q3 Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator says unlikely market will recover over the next 12 months. EIGHT funds LR1 duo Navig8 Product Tankers says new facility will cover about 65% of the contract price of each newbuilding. Panama Canal dogged by vessel backlog Big ships, low water levels and bad weather are all combining to impact canal transits. Collision pushes Navigator profit lower New York-listed LPG carrier owner's 4.2% net income slip follows Navigator Aries crash. Leaner loss as Euroseas beats expectation New York-listed bulker and containership owner cuts red ink by 69% in the third quarter. Jo Lunder released by Norway authorities Executive who recently stepped down as Fredriksen group head still being investigated. Vard bleeds red ink More diversification and synergies with Fincantieri targeted; Brazil operation under review. Genco signs up for $98m loan from UK firms Hayfin Capital ement and Breakwater Capital provid New York bulker owner with facility. RCL orders Bangkokmax duo The Thai intra-Asian liner operator heads to China for first newbuildings since 2007.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015
CBP seizes thousands of counterfeit soccer apparel items Labor, environmental organizations speak out against TPP A tale of two California ports California firm fined $68,000 fine for hazardous air shipment Qatar Airways Cargo commences two pharma express routes U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighter volumes decline in October FMC: U.S. exporters could benefit from China's "One Belt-One Road" plan Executive Moves: Centiro and Ports of Indiana Commission Hapag-Lloyd CEO: NOL sale would not be 'very disruptive' to G6 Alliance Bermuda-based investment fund becomes XPO's second biggest shareholder CSX reinforces FY 2015 guidance despite weak energy demand Indian Railways taps GE, Alstom to supply $5.6b in locomotives

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015
Platts Pre-Report Survey of Analysts' EIA/API Data Suggests a 500,000-barrel draw in US oil stocks. Senior managers involved in OW case may face 'bankruptcy quarantine' Could be prevented from holding management positions in Danish businesses, on top of claims that could run to millions. LNG is an option for 'future proofing vessels' 'Do we expect the current limits on SOx, NOx to be the end of the journey?' Greek ports caught up in national dispute Vessel movements to be affected, says ISS. Otto Marine posts quarterly loss Maintains cautious outlook for next 12 months. Tesoro completes logistics deal Storage assets to switch to logistics subsidiary. Fuel oil prices under downward pressure Fuel oil markets in the Atlantic basin could feel the impact of a fall in Chinese demand. Vitol buys stake in Karachi-based bunker fuel supplier With option to increase that stake within a year. Liberian Registry online applications to include bunker spill liability Development is an extension of an earlier online initiative. Vitol to buy stake in Karachi-based oil company Deal valued at around $28.5 million. Emissions analyser gains another class certification Procal 2000 emissions analyser earlier received certification in June. Tacoma LNG bunkering facility operational in 2017 Plant to provide LNG bunker fuel to TOTE Marine vessels.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Receives First Overseas Order to Build an Icebreaker

Ulsan

Order worth $348.9 million from Sweden

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions

Schindellegi

Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.

PORTS

Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter

Beijing

In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%

PORTS

In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing

Antwerp

In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

ACCIDENTS

The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships

Tehran/Southampton

Two MSC container ships blocked

PORTS

Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings

Rotterdam

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana

Rome

Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces

Portsmouth/Washington

Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region

LOGISTICS

Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.

Rome

To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.

PORTS

Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Algeciras/Barcelona

In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes

A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.

PORTS

A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.

Tarragona

The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June

SHIPPING

International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation

London/Washington

The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London

TRUCKING

Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.

Rome

Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.

PORTS

A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.

Venice

A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected

NEWS

A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.

Tampa

The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked

INSURANCE

Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels

New Delhi

The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars

SHIPPING

Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Washington

Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.

TRUCKING

Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.

Rome

Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.

PORTS

Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.

Genoa

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased

Augusta

22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively

SHIPYARDS

The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.

Miami/Trieste

It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year

CRUISES

Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.

Fort Lauderdale

Orders worth over two billion euros

COMPANIES

ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd

Haifa

Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017

LEGISLATION

The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.

London

The treaty has been ratified by 12 states

NEWS

US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports

Tampa

Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course

PORTS

AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta

Abu Dhabi/Constance

Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%

TRADE

The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.

Paris

The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.

NEWS

A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.

Washington

The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China

PORTS

The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.

Singapore

Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa

Geneva

The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%

St. Petersburg

Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)

NEWS

US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites

Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington

A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda

NEWS

After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.

Tampa/Washington

U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.

Ankara

Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%

SHIPPING

Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen

London

Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total

LOGISTICS

Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe

Montreal/San Francisco

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.

Genoa

Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%

Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships

PIRACY

Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships

London

Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year

NEWS

IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Washington/London

Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing

PORTS

CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC

Panama

INSTITUTIONS

China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

New York

Pakistan and Colombia abstained.

ACCIDENTS

A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.

Southampton

Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region

TRANSPORTATION

ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector

Brussels

Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February

SHIPPING

Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February

Cairo

Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US

Washington

Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine

In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues

Rome

The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled

NEWS

Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz

Manila

The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area

Melbourne

29-hectare container storage site near Australian port

JOBS

Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow

Genoa

Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.

Rotterdam

Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators

SHIPPING

Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.

Rome

They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari

SEAFARERS

ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers

London/Genoa

PORTS

Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Trieste

He will take office on April 13th.

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed

Southampton

A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.

CRUISES

In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.

Genoa

Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.

CUSTOMS

Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce

Brussels

Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter

Miami

During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)

PORTS

Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports

Washington

The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities

PORTS

UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples

Rome

The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable

PORTS

The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable

Geneva

The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing

In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%

Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Hamburg

Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%

CUSTOMS

The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.

Brussels

It is expected to employ around 250 people.

SHIPYARDS

The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.

Trieste

In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%

SHIPYARDS

Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.

Mangalia

INFRASTRUCTURE

Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.

Genoa

Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad

Hamburg

The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad

TRADE

From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.

Brussels

Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner

SEAFARERS

German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service

Hamburg

Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.

PORTS

ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal

Manila

The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings

CRUISES

Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises

Shanghai

Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%

Palermo

Cruise passengers down by -18.7%

SHIPPING

IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"

London

Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.

Hong Kong

Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%

INDUSTRY

Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment

Stockholm

Strong demand for shore power system installations

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.

Rome

Perform four weekly rotations

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline

Taipei/Keelung

In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.

Rome

He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport

ENVIRONMENT

From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean

Livorno

PORTS

The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.

Valencia

It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%

Valencia/Madrid

Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra

Naples

The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs

SHIPPING

In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers

Portoferraio

INDUSTRY

ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026

Zurich

Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders

COMPANIES

Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre

Melzo

The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport

PORTS

Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter

Hong Kong

Record for this time of year

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.

Leipzig

Six round trips per week were made

COMPETITION

The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.

Rome

The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones

National Harbor

The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.

TRUCKING

Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line

Rome

Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector

PORTS

CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment

Hong Kong

Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.

Genoa

Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.

Naples

It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

NEWS

Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.

Genoa

SHIPPING

GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet

Genoa

The ship will undergo refitting operations

NEWS

Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers

MARITIME SERVICES

Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter

Rotterdam/Paris

PORTS

Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.

Hong Kong

In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.

Long Beach

In March the decline was -5.2%

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia

Milan

The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas

Brussels

No competition issues identified

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line

Rome

The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.

Trieste

$30 million order

PORTS

Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto

Taranto

Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

In March the decrease was -5.5%

PORTS

Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports

Miami

The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami

COMPANIES

The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies

Padua

A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.

Los Angeles

In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)

COMPANIES

CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal

Marseille

The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.

CRUISES

A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Miami

Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele

SHIPYARDS

Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025

Turku

Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)

PORTS

Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.

Marseille

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco

Acapulco

Construction of a new dock is planned

LOGISTICS

A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.

La Spezia

Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%

Hong Kong

Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%

PORTS

Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.

Bari

His four-year term will begin on May 11

SHIPPING

Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended

Ismailia

It was in force from 15 May 2025

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%

Ravenna

An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March

JOBS

Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector

Rome

Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries

Genoa/Busan

The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels

SHIPPING

French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration

Le Havre

The company has two sailing cargo ships

INFRASTRUCTURE

Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.

Vado Ligure

The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.

MEETINGS

A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.

La Spezia

Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

SHIPYARDS

Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable

Piraeus

Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing

ECONOMY

The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel

Rome

The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.

Tripoli

The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift

ACCIDENTS

Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal

Ismailia

The incident was resolved within four hours

SHIPPING

Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.

Rome

SHIPPING

Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis

London

Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area

PORTS

The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.

La Spezia

LOGISTICS

Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.

Minerbio

In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%

PORTS

The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.

Rome

The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel

La Spezia

Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard

COMPANIES

NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment

Tokyo

Group leaders appointed in eight European countries

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%

La Goulette

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.

Gioia Tauro

PORTS

The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.

Genoa

The measure does not introduce new charges

NEWS

Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

Three distinct operations performed within a week

SHIPPING

Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.

Rome

PORTS

Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%

Berlin

Revenues fell by -8.0%

PORTS

ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal

Singapore

The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port

MEETINGS

A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.

Rome

It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.

Rome

Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.

INDUSTRY

CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.

Hong Kong

Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector

Genoa

It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa

PORTS

In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +1.2%

LEGISLATION

Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector

Rome

Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments

LEGISLATION

Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.

Rome

Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.

PORTS

The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros

Venice

Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.

Brussels

The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service

JOBS

Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.

Savona

PORTS

The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.

Gioia Tauro

1.5 million euros allocated

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA

Genoa

The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.

LOGISTICS

Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.

San Francisco/Singapore

The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement

Seoul/Eleusis

The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.

Rome

The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position

PORTS

Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal

Singapore

The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan

PORTS

EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port

Rotterdam

A loan of 90 million euros has been granted

JOBS

High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.

Livorno

Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company

MOURNING

Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.

Naples

He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005

PORTS

APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal

The Hague/Hanoi

Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins

LOGISTICS

FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter

Memphis

Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)

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

The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.

Genoa

Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace

MEETINGS

A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.

La Spezia

Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.

London

Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority

PORTS

Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.

Civitavecchia

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)

La Defense

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT

Rome

PORTS

The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.

Rome/Genoa

The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy

Rome

2,500 kilometer route

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government

Hamburg

Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port

PORTS

A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.

Gioia Tauro

Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas

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