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August 19, 2015

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Hong Kong port down 9.5pc in July to 1.7 million TEU, Singapore down 7.8pc Hamburg box volume drops 6.8pc as China and Russia markets slide Early Tianjin insurance claims expected to hit US$1 billion - $1.5 billion Oakland July imports up 8.7pc after 6.3pc year-long decline to 1.29 million TEU Suez Canal Authority revises fees for big ships, LNGs transits, cancellations APM Terminals enters Colombia with majority stake in Cartagena terminal Geodis close to buying Ozburn-Hessey Logistics for US$800 million Oil glut cuts US import prices 0.9pc in July - biggest fall since January Adidas shrinks expansion in Russia, but buys big warehouse near Moscow CITIC wins case to maintain control of Cape Preston port in W Australia Cathay, Dragonair air cargo and mail upticks 0.5pc to 147,545 tons in July Korean Air blames US$144 million quarterly net loss on MERS outbreak FedEx launches one-stop cold chain for Chinese healthcare sector UAL's new United Ground Express to offer ground-handling services Qatar Airways Cargo expands fleet with new B747 freighte

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AUGUST 18, 2015
Allcargo's CSR initiative 'Kaushalya' focused on skills development CIMC & Globe Tracker push commercial roll out of smart technology for Silk Road T. S. Lines opens new office in Mumbai to serve the trade Cochin Port Trust intends developing a million sq. ft of godown space DP World welcomes visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to UAE JNPT celebrates 69th Independence Day Navkar Corporation's IPO to open on Aug. 24 RAS Infraport celebrates Independence Day 2015 on track for record hijackings in South-East Asia Dumping of Chinese goods not to be allowed in India, says Sitharaman Gammon Infra reports profit in Q1 Nafed re-floats tender to import 10,000 t of onion Natural rubber output may drop to lowest in nearly two decades Posco, Uttam Galva to build $ 3 bn steel plant in Maharashtra

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The money is available

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AUGUST 18, 2015
US towing safety improves in 2014 Crew fatalities and accidents in the US towing vessel sector improved slightly in 2014, according to the most recent government data. In a report covering towing industry safety from 1994-2014, the US Coast Guard (USCG) revealed that there were four crew fatalities in 2014, the lowest number on Port of Nagoya's cargo traffic falls in May The Port of Nagoya in central Japan saw its cargo traffic decline in May due to sharp falls in both foreign trade and domestic trade, according to preliminary figures released by the Nagoya Port Authority on 18 August. Cargo traffic dropped 12.2% in May from a year earlier to 14.599 million tonnes. Teesport receives container-handling boost UK port operator PD Ports announced on 18 August that it has invested in three new rubber tyre gantry (RTG) cranes to support Teesport's growing container throughput. This investment has been triggered by the port's increasing container volumes, a growth of 13% year on year since 2007, PD Ports LNG carriers form spot pool US-listed Dynagas Partners, GasLog and Golar LNG have created an innovative pooling arrangement amid a depressed spot-rate environment. The arrangement, called The Cool Pool, will debut next month with 14 vessels: three each from Dynagas and GasLog plus eight from Golar. The pool will be run by Japan ship export orders rocket 158% in July Orders at Japanese shipyards rose 158% in July as shipowners rushed to build ships that will comply with the International Maritime Organization's new standards, which will take effect from 1 July 2016. Figures from the Japan Ship Exporters' Association (JSEA) showed that its member shipyards SSA aims to improve maritime financing in Singapore The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) plans to improve maritime financing in line with the strategy of enhancing the country's status as a maritime hub. "Being a financial hub of the region, Singapore has strong, reasonable finance supports for the shipping industry in providing good Thoresen Thai Agencies back to profit in Q2 Thoresen Thai Agencies has moved back into profit in the second quarter of the year after recording a loss during the first quarter, the company said in a statement released on 17 August. However, the Thai shipping and commodities group's results were held back by a poor performance in the Adani signs Vizhinjam concession Indian private port major Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) signed a concession agreement with the Kerala government on 17 August to develop and operate the proposed Vizhinjam Port. To be built at a cost of INR40 billion (USD625 million), the ambitious, deepwater facility in the VLGC rates dip as trades quieten Rates to ship liquefied petroleum gas on very large gas carriers dipped on 17 August following a slight recovery from 10-14 August. Brokers told IHS Maritime that this was due to a number of ships being fixed and then cancelled when charterers failed to secure cargoes. Rates averaged Van Oord wins EUR130 million Taiwan dredging contract Van Oord has been awarded the dredging contract for Phase II of the Intercontinental Container Center at the Taiwanese port of Kaohsiung. Awarded by Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC), the contract is worth EUR130 million (USD144 million) and involves dredging 37 million m3 of sand to Blasts affect Tianjin regional trade As operations at Tianjin port resumed after the explosions of 12 August, analysts have been attempting to quantify the likely impact on trade. Brian Jackson, senior IHS economist for China Regional told IHS Maritime that not just the port, but also the immediate region could see weaker trade. As a IEV profit up 58.6% Singapore-listed offshore engineering company IEV Holdings (IEV) posted a profit of MYR8.6 million (USD2.1 million), up 58.6% year on year for the second quarter ending on 30 June 2015, despite recording lower revenue for the period. The company's earnings dropped by 39.9% y/y from MYR53.1 million Singamas Container profits down 24% in 1H15 Hong Kong-listed container manufacturer Singamas Container said its profits fell 24% year on year (y/y) to USD10.1 million in the first six months of 2015 due to the falling selling prices of boxes. The company's revenue rose 3.7% y/y to USD704.0 million during the same period as demand for

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AUGUST 18, 2015
Shipping alliances prepare for choppy waters as Cosco-CSCL merger looms Analysis: Q2 results provide Maersk some relief, but any celebrations may be muted Northport set to benefit the most from Port Klang terminal handling charge hike

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AUGUST 18, 2015
USCG has new vice commandant MacGregor develops better way to stow loose lashings USCG releases towing vessel safety data CSBC Taiwan opts for Siemens systems for SSDCV newbuilds Conrad hit by "short term challenges" MOL reaches settlement in class action antitrust suit

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AUGUST 18, 2015
Lindsay Pulsifer to take interim post as Port of Seattle Maritime Division boss Diana Shipping Oks charter of Panamax dry bulk vessel Customs stops go-fast vessel carrying 868 pounds of cocaine Drewry releases latest report covering chemical tanker sector Coast Guard helicopter rescues injured surfer

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AUGUST 18, 2015
Aegean posts lower profits Bunker supplier sells more but lower prices eat into revenues Navios Acquisition reports record profit Surge in profit sharing may continue in third quarter as owner eyes even better numbers Yemen aid port closed after air strike Red Sea Port of Hodeida attacked by Gulf-state coalition warplanes Dips in US shale oil not yet top of Solvang's worries Gas-carrier company acknowledges risk of lower US shale oil output, but places it on backburner for now Aronnax: Don't think the data thieves aren't interested in shipping Despite very real risks, the industry still lags behind in cyber-security awareness Double-digit growth in transpacific traffic Pacific ports continue to win back trade from east coast rivals as normal service is resumed Hafnia Tankers pulls in profits High refinery margins combined with high gasoline demand help to keep Mikael Skov's Hafnia firmly in the black Doubt cast on tanker earning power over next two years But beyond 2017, Drewry predicts a return to full strength due to falling US shale oil output and consequent need for imports Singamas posts weaker first-half results amid declining box prices But specialised container business and depreciation of the Chinese Yuan expected to help lift margins Three LNG heavy-hitters form pool partnership Golar LNG, Dynagas and GasLog deal to create pool marks new phase of LNG shipping consolidation RCL hit by a sharp drop in profits Intra-Asia trade lanes marked by volatile rates and overcapacity Nigeria lock-down due to all-encompassing oil reforms Pre-occupation with sweeping changes to NNPC this summer could explain Nigeria's silence on its tanker ban G6 introduces further capacity cuts The latest move comes as June figures from Container Trade Statistics showed slowing growth in China and a sluggish Eurozone economy continue to hinder box volumes. Drydockings pull down Box Ships Two vessels fixed at higher rates due to market improvement US funds sell MR product tankers Values for medium range vessels not rising as strongly as might have been expected

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AUGUST 18, 2015
DAT index for US spot truck pricing, volume drops The truckload spot market slowed in July, reflecting moderate economic growth, lower seasonal shipping demand, expanded truck capacity and a stronger contract trucking market. The DAT North American Freight Index for last month showed spot market volumes and rates dropping across three equipment segments, dry van, refrigerated and flatbed, both from... Econocaribe appoints global accounts director Econocaribe Consolidators is pleased to announce that William (Bill) Higgins has been appointed to the position of Director of Global Accounts. Mr. Higgins has been with Econocaribe since November 2007, and has been responsible for the business development for the company on the Gulf and West Coast of the United States as... US domestic intermodal rates fall as truck prices rise, Cass says U.S. truckload rates continued to rise in July and domestic intermodal pricing dropped, as shippers continued to find it more and more difficult to justify converting business from highway to rail, according to Cass Information Systems and Avondale Partners. The freight payment company and investment research firm, however, said they don't... Asia-Europe carriers push up to $1,000 per TEU hikes Several Asia-Europe container lines have announced Sept. 1 general rate increases of up to $1,000 per 20-foot-equivalent unit despite a persistently weak market that has undercut monthly GRIs all year. The planned increases came as G6 Alliance carriers said they will cancel four additional Asia-Europe sailings and the 2M Alliance of... KONE selects Damco as global logistics partner Espoo - KONE, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, and Damco, one of the world's leading third party logistics providers, have signed a Global Transportation agreement appointing Damco as their global logistics partner for shipping KONE's elevators, escalators and spare parts to selected overseas destinations. KONE is seeing increasing... US port diversions fuel high single-digit growth at Vancouver Port Metro VancouverU.S. West Coast diversions helped fuel an 8 percent container volume increase at Port Metro Vancouver and allowed Canada's largest container gateway to retain its Pacific Northwest market share. Port Metro Vancouver, which has been steadily eating away at Pacific Northwest ports' market share and is coming off a... US truck tonnage 'snaps back' U.S. truck tonnage "snapped back" in July after dropping in June, which should ease some concerns about softness in the economy and weakening consumer confidence. However, high inventory levels could in effect put a speed limit on U.S. truck freight volumes. The American Trucking Associations seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index... Norwegian Shipowners' Association says 'No' to beaching Brussels - The Norwegian Shipowners' Association says no to the beaching of end-of-life vessels - the NGO Shipbreaking Platform, a global coalition of 19 environmental and human rights organisations, welcomes this decision and calls on other ship owners and their associations to mirror the Norwegian position. In an op-ed... Alliance Shippers promotes new Ohio Valley president Englewood Cliffs, NJ - Alliance Shippers Inc., a leading provider of global logistics services, has named Rick Plieninger the regional vice president for their Ohio Valley region. Plieninger brings close to 30 years of experience within the transportation and logistics industry to the Alliance team. Most recently he served as the... Prince Rupert snags 2M Alliance call Port of Prince Rupert, CanadaThe 2M Alliance of Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. will add a trans-Pacific call at Prince Rupert, giving the fast-growing British Columbia port its first direct Asian call from non-CKYHE carriers. Container volume through the port jumped 43 percent year-over-year in the first half, according to... Janel's purchase of Liberty latest in logistics acquisition surge Logistics provider Janel Corporation this week announced it will be acquiring Rhode Island-based logistics provider Liberty International, the latest in a flurry acquisitions that have swept through the industry this year. Terms of the stock purchase were not disclosed. According to the New York-based Janel, Liberty will continue to function as... Coyote acquisition makes UPS full-fledged logistics firm If you're an online shopper who waits until late in the holiday season to meet your gift-giving needs, chances are you've had to rely on express delivery. If that delivery company was UPS, chances are Coyote Logistics helped arrange the shipment. For the past several holiday seasons, the largest U.S. transportation... Hamburg traffic down on Russia slump, China slowdown Port of HamburgLONDON - The Port of Hamburg handled 6.8 percent fewer containers in the first half of 2015 than a year ago, as sharply lower Russian and Chinese traffic hampered the German port's goal to become the No. 2 container gateway in North Europe. The decline, to 4.5 million... US truck emission mandate offers savings potential On the putting green, the golfer who putts last has the advantage of watching his predecessor 'show him the line'. There is valuable information to be gleaned if his attention is focused on the details. For instance, he can determine many uncontrollable factors like the speed, slope, and characteristics of... The pot of gold? End-to-end supply chain solutions If you're an online shopper who waits until late in the holiday season to meet your gift-giving needs, chances are you've had to rely on express delivery. If that delivery company was UPS, chances are Coyote Logistics helped arrange the shipment. For the past several holiday seasons, the largest U.S. transportation... Logistics dealmakers strive to improve supply chain service quality When UPS in late July announced plans to acquire Coyote Logistics for $1.8 billion, some logistics consultants and Wall Street analysts practically howled their puzzlement. "We still find the pairing quite strange," equity research analysts at BB&T Capital Markets said in an Aug. 3 investor note. The BB&T analysts likened... Cheaper box prices hurt Singamas first-half profit HONG KONG - Singamas Container Holdings reported a 24 percent drop in net profit in the first half despite selling more containers as sales prices were dragged down by the falling price of steel.In the first six months, the Hong Kong-listed container maker made a net profit of $10.1 million,... G6 carriers blank four Asia-Europe sailings LONDON - The G6 Alliance today announced it is axing four more Asia-Europe sailings just days after Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping Co. said they will drop one of their joint services on the troubled route that is facing declining demand and slumping freight rates. The G6 carriers - Hapag-Lloyd, APL, Hyundai... Adani vows to finish India's deep-sea Vizhinjam in 1,000 days A conceptualization of the new Vizhinjam port.Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone on Monday signed a concession agreement to develop the much-publicized Vizhinjam International Container Transshipment Terminal, allowing India's largest private port developer to begin construction on the green-field project November 1. The first phase of the project will include a... China slowdown a drag on Cosco Pacific volumes HONG KONG - Cosco Pacific container throughput registered a meagre 1.3 percent growth in July as China's slowing exports dragged down volumes at the mainland's second largest port operator.Ten of the 14 Chinese ports the Hong Kong-listed group has stakes in recorded year-over-year declines in July volumes, with the biggest... Trans-Pacific spot rate surge bodes well for peak season A modest spike in freight rates in the eastbound Pacific last week offers the first indication that the trade could experience a strong peak-shipping season - and the threat of marine terminal congestion. The Shanghai Container Freight Index reported an 11 percent increase in the spot rate for shipping a 40-foot container... US Customs keeps to 'single window' deadline despite concerns WASHINGTON - U.S. Customs and Border Protection says its November deadline for the ACE "single window" program stands, even though smaller federal agencies have already said they won't be ready in time and larger ones are lagging behind. Although it is aware of concerns shared by federal agencies and shippers alike...

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AUGUST 18, 2015
Navios Acquisition target cut Evercore ISI cut its share price target for Navios Maritime Acquisition after the tanker owner revealed that it plans to use added cash to cut debt rather than reward shareholders. VLCC slump drags on VLCCs saw their spot market earnings drop $2,770, or 8.1%, on the key eastbound route Tuesday as delayed seasonal slump continued in the Middle East market. Aegean shares plunge Shares in Peter Georgiopoulos-led Aegean Marine Petroleum Network plunged Tuesday after the company reported a worse-than-expected second-quarter profit. Profit ahead for Hoegh LNG Oslo-listed FSRU specialist set for second quarter thanks to arrival of Hoegh Gallant. Hafnia rides products wave US IPO hopeful Hafnia Tankers shot into the black in the second quarter on the back of the best products tanker market in over half a decade. Clean air and capes World War II anniversary celebrations in Beijing are having an influence on capesize spot rates, Braemar ACM says. Navios Acquisition overturns loss Greek tanker owner beats market expectations and posts positive result for the second quarter. Trio form LNG pool Dynagas, GasLog and Golar LNG combine to form "The cool pool" with an initial 14 ships. G6 cuts Asia-Europe exposure The G6 alliance has introduced further cuts to its Asia-Europe service due to changes in demand. A meeting of minds A merger between Anglo Eastern and Univan to enlarge one of the world's leading ship management companies started out like any other courtship. Bumi lands new loan Bumi Armada has signed a new loan agreement with four banks, its second deal since early July. MOL settles in price fixing case Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has become the second company to reach a settlement relating to an antitrust litigation in the US. Shell job for Coscol newbuild Cosco Shipping has won a contract to transport a Shell rig from South Korea to the US. Dockings dent Box Ships Michael Bodouroglou-led container owner sinks into the red in the second quarter. Aegean misses estimates Industry headwinds take their toll on Q2 results at US-listed bunker company. RCL profit slides in Q2 Regional Container Lines (RCL) has seen its second quarter results shrink by over 80% compared to a year ago.

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AUGUST 18, 2015
Kane sues Volvo after natural gas-powered truck catches fire Reaction to Tianjin port explosion jeopardizes hazmat shipments Brazilian ports prepare for strike DHL expands parcel network to Austria July cargo volumes down at Hong Kong International Airport DHL opens new facility at Melbourne Airport Port of Vancouver, Wash. completes rail project London Stansted Airport increases cargo volumes Brookfield acquires majority stake in Australian transportation company G6 Alliance voids Asia-Europe sailings

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AUGUST 18, 2015
Tianjin: Bunkering suspension continues But ships with non-hazardous cargo can move as normal, according to port statement. Gas players combine fuel-efficient tonnage Arrangement is named the cool pool. Maersk opts for twin engine design On latest triple-E orders. Aegean not on target Quarterly results come in below analyst expectations. Singapore: Vessels seized over unpaid bills Arrests initiated separately by an Estonian bunker supplier and a Chinese bank. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. Seaspan receives fuel efficient newbuild Box vessel will enter charter with Yang Ming Marine Transport. Tiajin: Bunkering suspension continues But ships with non-hazardous cargo can move as normal, according to port statement. Vessel arrested over alleged hijacking link Cargoship detained by Indonesian authorities. 'Hybrid' ferry ready for sea trials For delivery to owner early next year. Bunkering ops continue suspenion at Tianjin port While other operations return to normal, says port statement. Vessel arrested for alleged link to tanker hijacking Cargoship being held by Indonesian authorities. Hybrid CNG-fuelled ferry closer to service entry Building work completes on schedule. Aegean's Q2 profit, revenues lower year-on-year However, marine sales volumes rose by 18.5% during the period.

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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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