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June 15, 2015

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CMA CGM to levy US$1,000/TEU Asia-Europe rate hike July 1 A-E down 14.4pc to US$241/TEU, transpacific off 7.3pc to $1,341 per FEU AMPT JV to build US$1.5 billion, 3.5 million TEU Ghana box shop Rotterdam's RBC terminal gets new jetty, redeveloped storage yard Only 3 of world's 100-million ton ports achieve growth of 5pc or more Portugal's PSA Sines works with Kalmar on remote-control RTGs Port of New York/New Jersey's grey chassis pool put off till fall Gulf of Oman's Khorfakkan terminal docks its biggest ship ever Hapag-Lloyd America joins PayCargo's e-freight payment network China plans to tackle pollution by targeting smoky ships Singapore port authority revises gas free inspection charges for vessels E-freight champ seeks 'hi tech manifesto' to move sector forward Lufthansa Cargo likely to follow others in all-in rates New carriers at Brussels raise May air freight volumes 7.4pc

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JUNE 14, 2015
Cabinet agrees to amend Merchant Shipping Act Cabinet ratifies ILO convention on seafarers identity document Maersk Line optimising efficiency & capacity on Asia-Europe network SARJAK further expands overseas Spot rates will continue to remain volatile, says study Karnataka to export 5,000 t of mangoes Pakistan resumes tomato imports from India JNPT & Peel Ports sign Letter of Intent L&T Ports, Kattupalli embarks on a RoRo journey Shippers divert cargo to Atlantic coast Canadian ports despite normalcy at US West Coast facilities Traffic congestion at Chennai Port hurting exports, says Fieo Work on Vizhinjam ICTT to commence in Nov., says state Ports Minister Amazon India sets up biggest warehouse in Telangana DSIR & SBIA get CCEA consent Economy can return to over 8 pc growth, says Jayant Sinha Forex reserves increase by $239.4 m to $352.71 bn India among top emerging economies for highest infra investment commitments: World Bank INR ends weak at 64.06 on heavy dollar demand Pon Radhakrishnan, Minister of State for Shipping, to be Chief Guest at Cargo Scope 2015 conference

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E18 Hamina-Vaalimaa project goes ahead Speak and raise productivity Carrying construction material all over Germany Eurotunnel finalises sale of main maritime assets Kuwait Airways postpones Rome-Paris A330 introduction Three cheers for beer transporter Sam Aparo steps into FPS Group founder's shoes Comsa maintaining growth trend DNV GL analyses pros and cons of alternative fuels Royal Jordanian adds Amman-Najaf service Virgin Atlantic Cargo contributes to Le Mans race Big deals for third parties New shuttle train in India's south Simon Large to pilot Cathay Pacific Cargo

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JUNE 12, 2015
Positive shift in Mediterranean SAR to relieve industry A marked increase in state and NGO search and rescue provision in the central Mediterranean is taking the pressure off commercial vessels in the region, IHS Maritime has been informed. Speaking to IHS Maritime after participating this weekend in a rescue of more than 6,000 migrants, Brigadier MoU for equipment manufacturers and port operator body Global port equipment body PEMA has signed an MoU with the European private terminal operators group FEPORT to mark the strengthening of their co-operation. The MoU will create a co-operation framework that will enable PEMA and FEPORT to benefit from common activities in their respective DNV GL releases 2015-2018 IMO/ILO requirements summary DNV GL has released a useful summary table of the new and retroactive requirements coming from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) as well as the International Labour Organisation (ILO). DNV GL has compiled a summary of important IMO/ILO regulations and requirements that will come into Absence of prosecution contributes to chronic under-reporting of GoG attacks Authorities in the Gulf of Guinea have made a significant effort to prioritise the development of maritime security infrastructure, but consistent lack of prosecution is feeding a rise in under- reporting. "Shipowners and operators in the region have reached saturation point whereby they feel that Euronav VLCC deal near NYSE-listed Euronav has confirmed that it is in advanced discussions to buy four VLCCs from Greece's Metrostar. Euronav, which is led by CEO Paddy Rogers, disclosed on 11 June that the acquisitions "would be funded from debt and existing liquidity available under revolving facilities". The deal New IACS Unified Requirement (UR) for Large Container Ships The International Association of Classifications Societies (IACS) has announced the adoption of new Unified Requirements to further improve the safety of Large Container Ships. The requirements will enhance consistency between pre-existing Class Society provisions in this area. There are three new Another Malaysia-flagged vessel goes missing A Malaysia-flagged vessel has reportedly gone missing off Pulau Aur, Malaysia, the Singapore-headquartered anti-piracy agency, ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre confimed. According to ReCAAP ISC's report, 7,301 deadweight, Orkim Harmony ceased its hourly position update to its operator, Orkim Ship SASAC disciplines senior executives from China Shipping, COSCO Three senior executives from China Shipping and one from COSCO were disciplined by China's State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC), Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) announced on 10 June. CCDI is the highest internal-control U-Ming Marine profit down 82% in 1Q15 Taiwanese bulk carrier U-Ming Marine posted its profit of TWD64.28 million (USD2.07 million) for the first quarter of 2015, slumping 82% from TWD316.17 million year on year (y/y). The carrier's revenue also dropped 10% y/y from TWD2.11 billion in the first quarter in 2014 to TWD1.89 billion in the Navy vessel rescues 65 people in Makassar Strait United States Navy vessel, USS Rushmore rescued 65 people from a sunken wooden passenger vessel in the Makassar Strait, between Indonesian islands Kalimantan and Sulawesi. Initially, the 7 gt Titian Muhibah was en route from Bontang, Kalimantan to Mamuju, Sulawesi; carrying 65 passengers and 32 Sainty Marine's parent company comes to its rescue Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine's parent company plans to provide about CNY200 million (USD32.3 million) to establish a united pool of funds to mitigate pressures on the company's cash flows. The CNY200 million provided by Jiangsu Sainty International Group will be used to pay back bank loans due South Korea strives to overcome MERS As Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) spreads rapidly in South Korea, ports in the country are taking measures to prevent the spread of MERS. The Ministry of Health and Welfare noted through a press statement on 12 June that 126 people have been diagnosed with MERS since the country's first LPG tanker missing in South China Sea A Malaysia-flagged LPG tanker disappeared in the South China Sea after issuing a distress signal. Initially, 4,999 dwt Teknogas owned by Uni-Fleet, was en route from Haiphong, Vietnam, to Palembang, Indonesia, when it disappeared from radar. On 10 June, the crew of Teknogas issued a distress Alam Maritim Resources wins $13.1m subcontract Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Alam Maritim Resources has been awarded a contract worth MYR49 million (USD13.1 million) by Petronas Floating LNG 1 (PFLL). The contract is for the engineering, procurement, installation, and related activities for the floating liquefied Chinese vessel exports up 31.2% y/y China's vessel exports rose 31.2% year on year (y/y) to USD10.4 billion during the first four months of 2015, according to Chinese customs statistics. Exports are forecast to decrease y/y later this year as new orders placed in Chinese shipyards have been decreasing since late 2014, China

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JUNE 12, 2015
Shipping lines need to offer end-to-end services to win back business lost to 3PLs Container shipping rates hit new lows on Asia-Europe tradelanes, with fuel rising

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JUNE 12, 2015
Second indictment for DFDS Shipping Report raises questions on OSV industry safety culture MOL rebrands its car carrier business DNV GL makes management appointments

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JUNE 12, 2015
Port of Olympia Commissioners tap Morris for vacant District 3 post Mitsui setting new brand for auto carrier business Boeing says global airplane fleet will double over next 20 years Test filling project underway for new Panama Canal locks Port of Los Angeles inks MOU with Ports of Auckland, Guangzhou

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JUNE 12, 2015
How Nipplegate exposed the shipping chauvinists The shipping industry is as modern as you can get, but you still encounter outdated attitudes on gender and the treatment of seafarers 'Nothing signed' yet in Euronav quest for Metrostar VLCCs But analysts have positive take on reported deal fundamentals Strong results for Denholm Interests in shipping, logistics, industrial services, seafoods and oilfield services yield profit up 7.7% on previous year Asia-north Europe box rates plunge below zero SCFI shows record lows for Asia-Mediterranean and Asia-north Europe freight rates, some in negative territory after stripping out bafs Scrapping scrapped Why would you scrap tankers when you can earn so well? APM Terminals in $1.5bn Ghana port project Greenfield development outside Tema will have capacity for 3.5m teu annually Trade & Transport orders suezmaxes and aframaxes at CIC Jiangsu Callimanopulos company has options to double number of tankers to eight 'Green shoots' for capes ahead of second half Scrapping, steel production and a sense things can't get worse spur a little optimism Ørbeck-Nilssen replaces Svensen as head of maritime in DNV GL management reshuffle Tor Svensen moves to group executive to support new chief executive IMO and IACS agree on new safety standards for large containerships Potential clash between regulators and industry avoided after class societies present details of Unified Requirements that will take effect in a year's time

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JUNE 12, 2015
Roadrunner expands LTL trucking network in Western US Roadrunner Transportation Systems is expanding its western U.S. palletized freight network, enhancing less-than-truckload service from Southern California to the the Southeast. The truckload and LTL carrier is opening LTL facilities in Phoenix and Salt Lake City, Utah. Outbound service will start June 15 from Phoenix, and from Salt Lake City July... Global piracy declines but hot spots remain Shippers have plenty to worry about - including volatile pricing and cargo delays - but piracy should be less of a concern, as the number of incidents has been falling since 2010. The general decline can be attributed to renewed international efforts to combat piracy. Pirate attacks targeting container vessels fell... US Senate derails Obama's attempt to finalize Pacific trade deal WASHINGTON - The U.S. Congress stymied President Obama's sweeping trade agenda Friday, after the House of Representatives failed to approve a key portion of a package that would have given Obama the ability to fast-track trade deals, including a high-profile treaty with Pacific Rim nations. In a landslide 302-126 vote, the House voted... Mitsubishi launches container shipping fund Mitsubishi Corp. has launched a $300 million fund to acquire, manage and lease container vessels to major shipping firms, but the fund's size apparently fell well short of the Japanese giant's expectations. After years of preparation, the Tokyo-based firm announced the final close of the investment period for the container shipping... Despite regulations, industrial real estate growth continues apace From New Jersey to California, developers of industrial real estate face a slew of environmental regulations and oftentimes community pushback when they announce plans for a new warehouse or distribution center. While the odds seem stacked against the developers, more often than not they are able to deliver a project. One... APMT to build Ghana terminal as volume, vessel sizes grow In its most aggressive move in the African market in years, APM Terminals has begun construction on a new container terminal at Ghana's largest container gateway and plans to invest heavily on inland connections to allow growing volume to move more efficiently to and from the hinterland. The new terminal will... FedEx Ground to pay $228 million to settle worker misclassification suit This story was updated Saturday, June 13, at 4 p.m. EDT FedEx Ground will pay $228 million to settle an independent contractor lawsuit in California, one of several lawsuits challenging a business model FedEx says it has already abandoned. The settlement agreement, which must be approved by the federal court, would cover...

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JUNE 12, 2015
Capital CEO steps down Capital Products Partners announced that its chief executive is departing, to be replaced by chief operating officer Jerry Kalogiratos. Supramax finds buyer Japan's Kyowa Sansho is reported to have sold a seven-year-old supramax. Supramax finds buyer Kyowa Sansho is said to have sold a seven-year-old supramax, according to Greek and Norwegian shipbroker reports. Court rejects Arctic challenge A US Appeals court shot down a lawsuit by environmental groups challenging the approval of Shell's oil spill response plan (OSRP) for its Arctic drilling campaign. HMM clinches asset sale South Korea's Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has sealed a deal to sell a major chunk of sister stock brokerage Huyundai Securities. Skagen builds GOGL stake Shipping investor gets nearly 4.3m shares as dividend from Fredriksen's Frontline 2012. Diana fixes lower Diana Shipping has extended a contract for one of its panamaxes at a lower rate. SeaFuels seals charter SeaFuels of New Zealand has won a new long-term charter for a modern bunker tanker. Nordea downs Maersk Nordea Securities has downgraded AP Moller-Maersk from "buy" to "hold" in a tough environment for the group's liner division. Owners vie for ferry deal CalMac and Serco go head to head for $1.55bn Scottish west coast services. Frontline lines up sales Frontline has outlined a new stock offering proposal that could see it sell shares worth $251.25m. MOL re-starts car carriers Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has rebranded its car carrier operation to reflect its new generation of vessels. Rokke adds OCY Norwegian tycoon Kjell Inge Rokke has spent $1.28m on more stock in Ocean Yield (OCY), the shipowner controlled by his Aker ASA group. Second Orkim ship raided A second Orkim Ship Management-controlled vessel is believed to have been attacked by pirates in the space of eight days. Pan Ocean plan approved Korean owner Pan Ocean's revised rehabilitation plan has been approved by creditors at a meeting on Friday. Denholm: 'A new beginning' A planned listing of its oilfield services business and a return to shipowning are part of J & J Denholm getting back to its roots, its chief executive says. FLNG still the driver A new gas alliance between Stolt-Nielsen and Golar LNG is not expected to act as a meaningful valuation driver any time soon, according to a leading analyst. Svensen gets VP role DNV GL has moved its current chief executive of maritime Tor Svensen to the executive vice president position. ADM buying into ABG Abu Dhabi Mar (ADM) is taking a reported 49% stake in loss-making Indian shipbuilder ABG Shipyard. ZPMC adds dredger Shanghai Zhenhu Heavy Industries (ZPMC) has won a contract to build a new high-spec dredger. Varun in the clear India's Varun Shipping has resolved all investor complaints, the country's financial watchdog said. The customer is always right We take a look at what was said in the markets over the past week. Ship managers boost Cyprus Industry contributed almost 5% of Mediterranean island's GDP in the second half of 2014. Austal boss sells shares Austal managing director Andrew Bellamy has sold AUD 378,921 ($293,622) worth of shares in the company to pay a tax bill. Port trio form alliance Ports in the US, China and New Zealand are increasing their co-operation in a bid to boost trade and jobs growth. Exxon beefs up security Exxon Mobil is reportedly bolstering its shipboard security as a result of more and increasingly intensive attacks in South East Asia.

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JUNE 12, 2015
NEWS FLASH: House votes in favor of TPA, but rejects TAA MOL targets ro-ro industry for growth Spot container rates continue to tumble Panama Canal begins filling new Atlantic locks DOT secretary to lead Africa trade mission Port of Norfolk sees volume growth in cars, containers FMC reviews 10 OTI license applications UASC joins MSC's West Med to ECSA service Evergreen purchases slots on Asia-Oceania service Ariba, nonprofit partner on slave labor determination tool Executive Moves: DNV, Kane Is Able, FPS and University of Denver's Transportation Institute House readies for trade package showdown

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JUNE 12, 2015
No change for shipping after Bonn climate talks Draft text for crucial Paris meeting still calls for shipping to cap CO2 emissions and develop levy scheme. Arbitrage volumes to slacken in July Singapore bunker players reporting below average demand. European hub sees fuel oil stocks 60% up year-on-year Rotterdam has seen demand for fuel oil as a bunker product slip as ECA rules take hold. OW: London to hear payment dispute case Greek product tanker first of many that may end up in court. New Maritime CEO for DNV GL Knut Orbeck-Nilssen takes over from Tor Svensen. Monjasa's CEO: 'Nothing to accusation' Rebuts charge that company was operating 'without permission' in Nigerian waters. Firm to upgrade remaining steam ship Shipowner enters final phase of a $100 million fleet upgrading programme. Russian port sees growth in bunker demand In tandem with a rising number of ship calls. New Zealand firm continues charter for bunker tanker The Awanuiaon is the largest bunkering vessel operating at New Zealand, says Z Energy. Study: Switch from HFO to diesel not enough to reduce PM emissions Researchers suggest the use of particle filter technology and improved emission regulations. Bunker module to be integrated in system VPS and DNV GL signs agreement to upgrade fleet performance management solution. Study finds 'no single answer' to best ECA options Scrubbers vs MGO assessments vary but LNG price must be lower than HFO to make it attractive. Study: More action needed to reduce PM emissions from ships Researchers suggest the use of particle filter technology and improved emission regulations. Global Risk's Middelfart office adds oil risk manager Frank Lausen's new role will focus on 'advising and selling customised fuel trading and risk management solutions'. IMO regulation for low-flash point fuels to take effect in 2017 MSC 95 adopts IGF Code and associated SOLAS amendments to make it mandatory.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

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

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

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

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

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

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

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

EDITORIAL

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

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

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

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

Rome

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Hamburg

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

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

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

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

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Paris

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

New York

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Stockholm

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Zebbug

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

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

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

Livorno

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

SHIPPING

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

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Savona

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

ECONOMY

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

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

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

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Chaff

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

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

LAW

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

River

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

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

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

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

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

YACHTING

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

Trieste

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

JOBS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

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

Erbusco

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

PORTS

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

Riyadh

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

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

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(South China Morning Post)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

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