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September 15, 2015

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G6 cancels Asia-Europe sailings on slackening demand as peak season ends Mega-ships have 'reached their logical size limit', says PSA International CEO INTTRA: We e-book nearly 25pc of world's box cargo, bookings up 14pc British shipping minister 'condemns' US Jones Act as 'blatant protectionism' London, S'pore, HK top Xinhua/Baltic Exchange maritime services ranking Panama leads UN labour code non-compliant, but HK, S'pore make top 10 Saudi naval cargo inspections slow food flow into besieged Port of Aden Panalpina opens in Yangon - crossroads of India, China and SE Asia DHL Global Forwarding celebrates 15 years of delivering chocolate Old Dominion Freight Line's July-August truck tonnage up 7.7pc-5.8pc Vanguard opens in Charleston, NC, augmenting Miami, Atlanta, Charlotte K+N to manage Ortho Clinical Diagnostics' US life sciences supply chain Airforwarders Association to address new security compliance issues Air China to start nonstop Beijing-Montreal service from end of month Finnair adds passenger aircraft widebody cargo capacity to London links

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
Bureau Veritas acquires HydrOcean, an innovative company in the maritime industry Changing face of pharma supply chain calls for new forwarder thinking, conference told Dedicated feeder shuttle connecting Chennai part of Maersk Line's enhanced/optimised services EVERGREEN LINE orders ten 2,800-TEU class vessels Maersk on Fortune's 'Change the World' list Need for India to build fully indigenous ships stressed Panalpina commences operations from own office in Myanmar Significant fall in Asia-North Europe spot rate Top speakers from India & abroad to grace 10th Southern Asia Ports, Logistics and Shipping 2015 Young professionals identify competitiveness as key to London shipping's future ZIM tops schedule reliability on Asia-USEC trade, according to SeaIntel MbPT lends a helping hand to improve the health of children in MCGM schools Sagarmala project to give a boost to port sector in Odisha, says PPT Chairman Freight earnings of SE Railway up 7.36 pc to INR 4,161.61 cr. Adani to spend INR 9K cr. for expanding Udupi Power's capacity to 1,600 MW Centre bans bulk import of ammonium nitrate in loose form Coal imports inch up by only 2 pc in July DGS advocates 20 pc hike in safeguards duty on steel imports Govt to help boost sugar exports L&T plans to set up infra projects in Sri Lanka Madurai-Tuticorin Industrial Corridor to give boost to investment in TN

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To the sun and almost back in six months Indian software in Saudi practice Mozambique axing international airports Efficient box swap with shuttle train Arkas celebrates 44th vessel acquisition New property manager for Poland A robotic butler - why can't we all have one? Malaysia Airlines leasing A350s Melbourne and Brisbane moving closer Serving intra-Asia in a big way Shipping Western region leadership reshuffled Smooth transfer of heavylift department Three key appointments at Loadline Swedish freight railway corners major contract Whirlybirds for China Fiata elects new president and extended board People / Company Global Ports feels the pinch

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
Defence group rejects Jones Act changes Puerto Rico's proposal to repeal the Jones Act as a way to help alleviate the territory's debt crisis would undermine national security, a US defence group has argued. A five-year restructuring plan released on 9 September by Puerto Rican governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla includes a request that Kobe traffic rises in June The Port of Kobe in western Japan saw its cargo traffic increase 7.9% in June from a year earlier to more than 8 million tonnes, as domestic trade grew by double digits and foreign trade also rose solidly, according to preliminary figures released by the Kobe municipal government. Of the 8.057 G6 Alliance pulls five more Asia-to-Europe sailings Further cuts in sailings have been announced by the G6 Alliance in response to the market changes in the Asia-to-Europe trade route. The alliance has declared another five void sailings for the subsequent services and weeks as shown in the following. - Loop 6 service in weeks 44, 48, and 52 Mercator Lines files application against judicial manager Singapore-listed Mercator Lines has applied to the Singapore High Court for a stay of proceedings in a case that could see it put under judicial management. The Indian-owned dry bulk company has also asked for leave to convene meetings of its creditors no later than four months from the date of its Maritime security: a common approach The greatest deterrence to armed robbery and piracy in the waters of the Southeast Asia may not be deploying multibillion dollar warships or having massive joint navy patrols up and down the regional shipping channels. It may lie instead in introducing a simple unified code of law and order, a Marine insurance emerging from losses, but challenges ahead Shipowners are likely to continue to benefit from low premium rates for hull and machinery insurance amid high liquidity in the capital markets and abundant supply of risk capital for marine insurance. Speaking at the opening of the annual conference of the International Union of Marine Insurance Evergreen orders 10 2,800 teu box ships at Imabari Taiwanese carrier Evergreen Marine Corp on 11 September inked a deal with Japanese shipbuilder Imabari for the construction of 10 2,800 teu container ships. These vessels are in addition to the 10 similar-sized vessels the carrier ordered at Taiwanese shipbuilder CSBC in August, with the first ship China soyabean imports up 9.8% y/y during January-August 2015 China, the world's largest soyabean importing country, imported 52.4 million tonnes of soyabean during January to August 2015, up 9.8% year on year (y/y), showed data released by Chinese customs. In July, the country imported 9.5 million tonnes of soyabean, up 27% y/y. Of the 9.5 million tonnes, XMH profit dives 47% Singapore-listed marine engine maker XMH Holdings' (XMH's) first-quarter 2016 profit dropped 46.9% year on year (y/y) to SGD740,000 (USD460,000). The company's revenue declined 7.8% y/y to SGD23.8 million, while its gross profit also dipped 4.8% y/y to SGD6.3 million. XMH attributed the decrease

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
Radical revamp sees Damco back in the black after two years in the doldrums Terminal operators at Jakarta hampered by corruption and a lack of transparency ANALYSIS - Shareholder pain at UTi Worldwide as its financial strength ebbs

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
Ingalls Shipbuilding launches NSC 6 Next generation HiMSEN engine completes TA testing Wartsila names new President of Marine Solutions Silver Ships delivers survey boat to USACE Bank wants Mercator put under judicial manager

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
Coast Guard holds ship in Tacoma for failing onboard safety evaluation Port of Los Angeles releases August containerized cargo totals Crowley presents security award to Merchant Marine Academy midshipman Port of Olympia sets public meeting to discuss Tumwater real estate Evergreen Group places order for ten more B-type vessels

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
Global Ports feels brunt of Russia's economic woes Country's leading box operator reports 32% drop in container throughput and 25% decline in revenues Further VLCC rate rises anticipated on robust Middle East output Fewer than 50 VLCCs are available in Middle East for loading in September, favouring owners Canal expansion offers bright future for Egypt The opening of the expanded Suez Canal last month was a moment of national pride for Egypt, but whether its ambitions for the future can be met remains to be seen Onassis Laureates call for greater innovation in shipping Prize winners Stopford and Heaver single out shippers for sitting on the sidelines DP World chairman singles out automation as the key to ultra large boxships Without it you can't handle them in the time necessary, says Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem G6 confirms yet more cuts to Asia-Europe capacity Ten westbound services pulled between October and the start of 2016 as alliance looks to redress the supply/demand imbalance Marine premiums up in many currencies A 3.6% fall in dollar terms masks improvement for many, says Seltmann Precious faces Sainty bulker cancellations and delays Uncertainty over future of debt-laden China yard gets deeper Angelicoussis books $300m of crude tanker orders at DSME Morale-booster for Korean yard brings Greek owner's orderbook to eight VLCCs and eight suezmaxes US west coast ports report strong growth in August Port of Long Beach saw volumes jump by 23% Tianjin blast could cost insurers $6bn Marine insurance world gathers for conference in Berlin this week Customs and practices Signs that the stench of corruption is beginning to lift

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
Virginia port volume growth slows Container volume gains at the Port of Virginia slowed significantly in August from their torrid pace earlier this year, when the Southeastern U.S. port was flush with cargo diverted from the West Coast. Container traffic was up just 2.7 percent year-over-year last month. The port's terminals handled 220,069 20-foot-equivalents in August,... Strong Oakland August volumes suggest shippers are returning Laden containers imported through the Port of Oakland in August rose 15.1 percent year-over-year, giving the port its sixth straight month of inbound traffic gains and suggesting shippers may be returning some cargo to the West Coast during the peak shipping season. Total container traffic, which includes empty containers, last month... New CSX terminal allows Schneider to increase intermodal cross-border footprint CSX Transportation's newest terminal outside Montreal is allowing transportation providers such as Schneider l to offer intermodal shippers more direct connections between Canada and the U.S. The Salaberry-de-Valleyfield terminal, now just four months old, is the first to offer north-south service out of Montreal, bypassing longer reroutes through the Great Lakes... US contract truck rates rising, but not as far as once expected Contract truckload rates in the U.S. continue to rise, but they won't rise as fast or as far as shippers once feared, according to an investment research firm and a pricing index. Excluding fuel surcharges, contract linehaul truckload rates rose 3.7 percent year-over-year in August, despite a drop in spot market... Mombasa government pushes for steep port fees Shippers moving good through the rapidly-growing port of Mombasa may soon have to pay steep new fees if the governor of the port's county has his way, a move that could shift cargo to rival Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Gov. Ali Hassan Joho is seeking fees on Mombasa port use totaling... India to permit foreign ro-ro vessels for coastal operations New Delhi on Monday approved relaxing its cabotage law to allow foreign roll-on, roll-off ship operators to offer coastal services, another big step by the Narendra Modi-led government to reduce supply chain bottlenecks. The new cabotage rights, which apply to all ro-ro vessels as well as car and project cargo carriers,... Impact of dimensional weight pricing less than expected With e-commerce retail growing at more than 15 percent per year, and with the parcels moved by UPS and FedEx becoming lighter and bulkier as a result, a change in pricing for bulky packages was necessary to align shipping charges with the cost of delivery. The implementation of dimensional weight pricing... Jacksonville considers moving TraPac to slash dredging costs TraPac Terminal, Port of Jacksonville. Credit: Jaxport JACKSONVILLE, Florida - The Port of Jacksonville, seeing an opportunity to save hundreds of millions on harbor deepening, has asked a terminal operator to consider relocating closer to the mouth of the harbor. With state and federal budgets tight, the port sees the move as... Global Ports, revenue, profit slump on Russia economic woes Global Ports' Petrolesport Terminal, St. Petersburg, RussiaLONDON - Global Ports' revenue shrank by a quarter in the first half of the year as Russia's largest container terminal operator posted sharply lower cargo volumes as the nation's troubled economy continued to contract. The London-listed company attributed the decline in revenue to $214.3... RFID energizes inventory tracking at Interstate Batteries Apparel and footwear retailers aren't the only companies that have learned to appreciate the potential benefits of RFID systems. Take, for example, the case of Interstate Batteries, the leading brand of auto-replacement batteries in North America. Based in Dallas, Interstate sells more than 17 million SLI (starting, lighting and ignition) batteries... HMM adds Khalifa to Korea-Middle East service Hyundai Merchant Marine BangkokHyundai Merchant Marine extended its Korea-Middle East, or KMS, service to include a regular call at Abu Dhabi Terminals-operated Khalifa Port Container Terminal, starting this month. The new KMS port rotation is as follows: Kwangyang and Busan, South Korea; Ningbo, Kaohsiung and Yantian, China; Hong Kong; Singapore; Port... Cheap fuel erodes mega-ship slot cost benefits, Drewry says Bunker fuel is cheap enough to siphon off the slot cost merits of operating mega vessels.HONG KONG - The falling price of fuel has turned on its head the assumption that mega vessels automatically generate lower slot costs than smaller vessels, as data from Dreary shows that the slot cost... New round of canceled Asia-Europe sailings by G6 carriers NYK and its G6 Alliance members have announced yet another round of blanked sailings. HONG KONG - The G6 Alliance has announced another raft of canceled sailings on Asia-Europe in October and November as carriers sail into the slow final quarter on the battered trade lane that will round off a... Good news hard to find in China's slowing economy HONG KONG - China's economic indicators continue to portray a country struggling against weak domestic and external demand with growth in factory output falling short of market expectations and offering little encouragement to declining exports.Data from the National Bureau of Statistics of China released at the weekend showed that industrial...

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
"Include shipping in Paris deal" European environmental groups have urged ministers of the EU to include international shipping in a global climate deal at Paris. TNG fixes out MR Croatia's Tankerska Next Generation (TNG) has found work for one of its MRs coming off a charter with Stena Weco. SALT team boosts stake Executives of Scorpio Bulkers (SALT) have continued to show their faith in the company's stock by completing the fifth incremental share buy since late July. Bulker under the hammer A bulker under arrest in India since June has been put up for sale at auction. Wiernicki's top priorities Incoming chairman of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) Christopher Wiernicki has pledged to focus on three crucial areas during his reign. Oil output to drop The International Energy Agency (IEA) is forecasting a drop in oil output of 0.5m barrels per day (bpd) from non-OPEC countries in 2016, the equivalent of a suezmax cargo every two days. PDVSA tanker detained Venezuelan authorities arrest vessel owned by domestic state oil company over alleged fuel smuggling. Maersk a good bet Clarksons Platou Securities has upgraded shares in AP Moller-Maersk from neutral to buy amid the promise of counter-cyclical growth. Global Ports slides Russian container terminal operator takes a hit in the first half amid domestic economic slump. ITF targets Asia again The ITF union has launched its third action week in east Asia to check pay and conditions on board ships. Holm steps up Finland's Wartsila has appointed a new president to lead its marine solutions business. Boxship hit by fire A boxship operated by Martime of Germany has suffered a blaze at the port of Manila in the Philippines. Ocean Installer into Africa Ocean Installer has broken into the African market with a first major installation work contract in the region. Tax boost for OSG Restructured Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has received a big boost from the US tax authorities ahead of its third quarter results. Cochin wins ferry deal Indian shipyard seals $211m state order to build vessels for Andaman and Nicobar islands. Mercator fights HSH filing Singapore-listed bulker owner Mercator Lines wants further meetings with creditors to discuss restructuring after HSH Nordbank filed an application to have the company managed by a court. Samsung raises $26m Loss-making Samsung Heavy Industries has disposed of a non-core property to raise KRW 31bn ($26m). CPLP set for two more Capital Maritime & Trading Corp has expanded the dropdown pipeline to its US-listed MLP Capital Product Partners (CPLP). West coast imports surge The ports of Los Angeles the Long Beach have both reported large surges in container volumes for the month of August. Milaha names new CEO Qatar-based company wastes little time finding new man to lead diversified shipowner.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
Bill to raise San Francisco pilot rates tabled G6 Alliance voids 10 additional Asia-Europe sailings Drayage drivers to escalate picketing against Pac 9

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
IMO makes limited progress on fuel use data collection Intersessional meeting leaves next MEPC to do the heavy lifting, though some consensus building on simplified metrics. CO2 and Shipping: Time for action, say greens European parliamentary committees calls for shipping to be included in Paris climate deal. Scrubbers to be fitted on newbuilds Clean Marine is to supply exhaust gas cleaning systems to two reefer/fishing support vessels. Pour point depressant for MGO Fuel additive specialist develops 'cold flow improver' for marine distillates. Cap draws in new players to marine gas market Spanish company swaps domestic for marine demand. Venezuela: Ships held for alleged fuel smuggling One ship controlled by oil company PDVSA. Bank wants dry bulk operator 'under judicial management' Mercator Lines says it will fight the application. Box lines facing gloomy outlook In spite of falling bunker prices. Politics seen overruling shipping interests at IMO Desire for more cost/benefit analysis of new regulations both for shipping and wider economy. Singapore bunker sales hit 2015 peak Demand for low sulphur marine gasoil more than tripled. Hong Kong supplier expands operations to Shanghai New office supported by three staff, Sea Trader International tells Platts Bunkerworld. Shipping expected to 'come under attack' at Paris climate talks ICS calls for bunker levy in response to the 'political pressure cooker' building ahead of crucial UNFCCC meeting. ING makes vessel arrests at Singapore In a bid to claim over $400,000 of unpaid bunker bills. Z Energy: Newbuild oil tankers 25% more fuel efficient Fuel savings to offset higher upfront cost of vessels, says spokeswoman. Colombia: Fuel oil storage tanks to open this year State-owned Ecopetrol exporting product to Singapore, Europe, and the US for marine use. Shipping preparing for 'attack' at Paris climate talks ICS calls for bunker levy in response to the 'political pressure cooker' building ahead of crucial UNFCCC meeting. Storage tank leak spills bunker fuel into Philippines river Roughly 2,000 litres was spilled. IEA: Cheap oil is 'forcing the market to behave as it should' Expects demand to catch up with supply by H2 2016.

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Seoul

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

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue

Southampton/London

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

COMPANIES

Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises

Graz

Investment in Austrian MarineXchange

CRUISES

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

Naha

Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

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

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

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

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

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

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

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

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

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

EDITORIAL

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

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

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

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

Rome

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Hamburg

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

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

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

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

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Paris

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

New York

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

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

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

JOBS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Matera/Taranto

A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days

SHIPPING

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

Kallithea

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

SHIPPING

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

Marrakech

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

CELEBRATION

Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary

Barcelona

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

JOBS

Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Zebbug

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

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

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

SAILING LIST

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SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

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

Livorno

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

SHIPPING

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

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Savona

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

ECONOMY

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

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

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

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Chaff

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

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

LAW

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

River

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(South China Morning Post)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

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

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

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

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

YACHTING

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

Trieste

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

JOBS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

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

Erbusco

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

PORTS

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

Riyadh

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

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

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

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