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July 21, 2015

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JUNE 21, 2015
Rotterdam first half box volume up 1.6pc to 6 million TEU Mega-alliances work for Antwerp as Far East boxes rocket 28.2pc Port of Dunkirk first half marked by more laden and fewer empties US transport sector outlook stable, but faces challenges: Fitch Hapag-Lloyd picks banks for planned IPO as rumours rife of NOL takeover Egyptian authorities foil alleged Suez Canal plot to bomb the waterway First Iranian ship sets sail for Asia with 2 million barrels of oil aboard Expected termination of sanctions against Iran to add to global oil glut Hour-long LA-LB truck turn times thing of past - 90 minutes is new normal Schenker unit fined while K+N gets off despite colluding in rail cartel Marine insurers hit by mega claims, expect new regulations to cause more American discount chain Dollar Tree to build big DC at Charleston CMA CGM adds 2 ships, 6 European Med ports to EURAF 4 West African loop Canadian National tells shareholders to shun TRC Capital's 'mini-tender offer' China beef bans, duties mean big money in meat smuggling despite crackdown Alaska to hold August Arctic shipping meeting in Anchorage Worldwide Flight Services to buy 51pc of Fraport Cargo Services Hainan's HNA Group looks to buy Swissport International from PE firm Delta quarterly profit up 22pc to US$1 billion on flat sales of US$10.7 billion Blue Dart plans to buy 6th aircraft to increase cargo capacity

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JUNE 20, 2015
GIFT City may establish first maritime finance centre Liberian Registry selected as finalist for Lloyd's List innovation award Simatech takes delivery of mega feeder vessel SIPG wins bid for concession of port of Haifa's new terminal operations for 25 years from 2021 Govt shortlists four private shipyards to build next indigenous aircraft carrier Indian rail port co. to be set up for last-mile connectivity Iran offers India bigger role in strategic port Kandla Port Trust's Gandhidham-Tuna-Tekra rail line inaugurated TN govt hold parleys with Addl Shipping Secy for implementation of Sagarmala project 3M to increase investment in India, make export hub ADB projects India's economic growth at 7.8 pc for 2015-16 CCEA approves infra projects Forex reserves down by $ 156.90 m to $ 354.36 bn INR ends weak against dollar Lifting of sanction on Iran may encourage auto component exports Reliance to make additional investment of INR 5K cr. in Pipavav Defence

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JUNE 20, 2015
US warns LNG exports at risk America's promised bounty of LNG exports could be at risk if ship channels aren't properly maintained, a government official has warned. Melanie Kenderdine, director of the Office of Energy Policy and Systems Analysis at the US Department of Energy (DoE), said government budget constraints are Colombo Port to get cruise terminal Sri Lanka Ports Authority has decided to convert the Bandaranaike Quay (BQ) in Colombo Port into a fully-fledged cruise terminal to cater to growing post-war cruise ship calls, chairman Lakdas Panagoda told a Ceylon Chamber of Commerce forum. The BQ is now used as a breakbulk terminal. Part of the Scorpio sells Dorian stake NYSE-listed Scorpio Tankers has agreed to sell six million shares of Dorian LPG to a subsidiary of the BW Group. BW will pay USD15.34/share, a 6.24% discount to Dorian's closing price of USD16.39 on 17 July. Scorpio Tankers will garner USD92.04 million in gross proceeds from the sale and will still London Gateway opens logistics park The common user facility, the first building constructed by London Gateway operator DP World as the anchor for its logistics park, was opened on 20 July by UK transport minister for shipping Robert Goodwill. London Gateway deepsea container terminal on the lower Thames began operations in Q1 2014 Wärtsilä to cut 600 jobs Finnish engine maker Wärtsilä is to cut 600 jobs in its new Marine Solutions business unit. The jobs will be lost across the entire business, with 7,217 currently employed globally in Marine Solutions. The company's home country of Finland has had 160 jobs earmarked for loss. Wärtsilä said the Libya claims attack on two ships, sinking one Libya's internationally-recognised government has claimed its warplanes have sunk one vessel and attacked another close to the coast of Benghazi. An air force spokesman was quoted as saying that the vessel was sunk "because it had loaded fighters, weapons and ammunition to support terrorism in the Harim Group chairman takes over reins at Pan Ocean Harim Group's chairman, Kim Hong-guk, has been named as co-CEO of bulker outfit Pan Ocean. The move follows the South Korean poultry processor's acquisition of Pan Ocean with private equity firm JKL Partners. Pan Ocean said in a Korea Exchange filing on 20 July that STX Corporation's former CEO Chandris Group books another LNG carrier at DSME Greek ship owner Chandris has exercised an option for another LNG carrier at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). DSME said on 20 July that Chandris signed for another 173,400 m³ LNG carrier to service a joint venture the Greek company has with Japan's 'K' Line. The ship, to be fitted Shipyards in Jiangsu receives 86.8% fewer new orders in 1H15 Shipyards in Jiangsu, China's largest shipbuilding province, received 1.93 million dwt in new orders the first half of 2015, slumping 86.8% year-on-year, showed data released by the local government. Newbuilding output in Jiangsu for 1H15 amounted to 8.46 million dwt, and the order book held by Sainty Marine calls off NMHI takeover bid Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine has called a halt to its plan to take over insolvent Nantong Mingde Heavy Industry (NMHI) due to lack of funds. After repeated studies, Sainty Marine had found it was unable to allocate funds to continue to support the restructuring of NMHI, a stock filing of the Hyundai HI and KIOST develop sea weather forecasting system Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world's biggest shipbuilder, said on 20 July that it has developed a sea weather forecasting system with Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology. The system will facilitate the arrangement of sea trials for the ships built at HHI's Ulsan yard. The system will Hong Kong hits 12 months of falling volumes Hong Kong port reached a dismal milestone in June, posting its 12th consecutive monthly decline in throughput for the first time, handling just shy of 13% fewer containers than in the same month last year. The port handled 1.7 million TEU in June, down from 1.97 million TEU in the same month in Japan ship orders up 38% in June Orders at Japanese shipyards went up in June 2015, as ship owners rushed to build ships that would comply with the International Maritime Organization's new standards that will take effect from 1 July 2016. Figures from the Japan Ship Exporters' Association (JSEA) showed its member shipyards Vallianz secures charter extensions Singapore-based offshore oilfield service provider Vallianz Holdings said on 20 July that has won extensions of existing charter contracts that are worth up to USD458 million. The contracts are for 15 anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels and four platform supply vessels (PSVs) that are NOL: No definite sale yet Singapore's Neptune Orient Lines has said that it has neither decided on selling itself nor made any agreement with a potential buyer. In a filing to the Singapore Exchange just before midnight on 19 July, NOL said, "The company is focused on returning its core liner business to sustainable growth Australia-China FTA could be scrapped The Australia-China Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) could unravel this week, as Australian unions intensify the attack on a key clause. In response, China has threatened to retaliate by requiring changes to a deal that has taken 10 years of negotiations. Unions have taken umbrage to a provision China Oilfield Services branch to raise $3.5 billion Shanghai-listed China Oilfield Services (CSCL) announced on 20 July that its subsidiary COSL Singapore Capital will issue Euro Medium Term Notes (EMTN) to raise USD3.5 billion from professional investors. Notes issued under the EMTN Programme may be denominated in any currency, stated the company UK P&I cautions on nickel ore liquefaction The UK P&I Club has issued an advisory about the liquefaction risks of nickel ore cargos, after a bulker belonging to one of its members listed on 15 July. The club was referring to Malaysian Bulk Carriers' Supramax bulker Alam Manis, which listed three days after loading nickel ore in Surigao,

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JUNE 20, 2015
ABC still interested if AF-KLM wanted to sell Martinair - 'a sin if it disappeared' Boost for VICTT, but Indian ports need upgrades to cope with increasing traffic Analysis: Brookfield offer for Asciano may not 'be in Australia's national interests'

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JUNE 20, 2015
LR partners with Penn Oak to help make LNG retrofits happen LNG ship for tomorrow could be ordered today LCS 9 launched at Marinette Marine shipyard P&I Club warns on continued low sulfur fuel concerns Genting pulls out all stops at Crystal Cruises

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JUNE 20, 2015
Puget Sound gateway see rise in June box numbers Sea-Tac Airport breaks record for June passenger numbers Crowley boosts LNG business with new 40-foot ISO tanks Department of Commerce grant set for Port Angeles composite center New commanding officer for Seattle Coast Guard Base

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JUNE 20, 2015
We've been watching all major growth paths, says BW LPG boss BW LPG has five weeks to buy 10% of Dorian LPG from BW Euroholdings Economou inks four aframax newbuildings with Jiangsu Hantong Deal with yard includes two options and adds to owner's major tanker spree in recent months VLGC spot rates dip on relets No risk of freight market collapse Tough road ahead for China's small and medium-sized shipowners Owners' association could face revolt as smaller players consider forming breakaway group Never again, promise technical experts after MOL Comfort casualty Top class societies bring in new rules to ensure containerships of the future are able to withstand more extreme weather and load conditions Epic Gas to open $120m credit line Singapore-based specialist in pressurised LPG sector to use newbuilding orderbook as security Suezmax sales reveal rising values Opportunities mount for sellers able to secure a willing buyer Ship reportedly sunk by Libyan airstrike Second vessel subjected to attack on Sunday NOL says no decision yet on sale Share price of Singapore-based box carrier rises 7% in to day's session Chandris returns to DSME for a second LNG carrier Greek owner teams up with K Line to operate 173,400 cu m ship Scorpio Tankers sells 10% of Dorian LPG to BW Emanuele Lauro-chaired owner continues to cash in red-hot sector to focus on product tankers Data Hub: World Fleet Update Cosco lines up for 20,000 teu vessels as Maersk adds nine 14,00 teu ships Passages to India The complicated business of a government effort to bring LNG shipbuilding knowhow to India's shores Design for the unexpected Solutions are required to make maritime equipment less vulnerable to forced entry

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JUNE 20, 2015
Atomic Transport strikes 2-year deal with Ecolibrium Solar for FTL Chicago, IL - Atomic Transport and Ecolibrium Solar are excited to announce their two-year commitment to doing business together. Throughout the past year, Atomic Transport has proven to Ecolibrium Solar that this will be a worthwhile partnership by continuing to delivery top-notch transportation solutions. Logan Stillwell, the customer specialist at... East Coast ports lead the pack in US import growth U.S East Coast ports took eight spots on a list of top 10 fastest-growing major U.S. ports in the first half of 2015, edging out all but two of their West Coast counterparts. It's a testament not only to the booming U.S. import market and the investments Atlantic ports have made... Pacific Merchant Shipping Association applauds Gov. Brown's executive order creation of an integrated freight plan John McLaurin, President of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA), issued the following statement in reaction to Gov. Jerry Brown's Executive Order B-32-15 issued today. The Executive Order requires the state to develop an integrated action plan by June 2016 that will increase the competitiveness of California's freight system while... C.H. Robinson Introduces Freightview for Small and Midsized Businesses C.H. Robinson has introduced Freightview®, a neutral, cloud-based transportation management system (TMS) software platform which cuts the time and money small and midsized businesses (SMBs) spend on freight shipping by streamlining quoting, booking, tracking, and reporting. Freightview was created to provide an innovative and valuable communication tool to SMBs who remain... DHL Global Forwarding launches U.S.-Mexico LTL trucking service As more international companies open shop in Mexico to serve both Latin American and U.S. markets, DHL Global Forwarding is working to ease complex cross-border transactions for shippers. The air and ocean freight arm of DHL last week launched Trans Border Connect, a service that helps shippers move less-than-truckload freight... Globe Express Services appoints Poonam Datta as CCO Globe Express Services has announced the appointment of Poonam Datta as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). The industry expert will be responsible for developing the company's global commercial strategy and building a strong team to further expand its presence in the international market. An accomplished and experienced business leader,... European shippers back FedEx purchase of TNT The European Shippers' Council adamantly opposed UPS' proposed takeover TNT Express, but the group has no qualms with FedEx buying the ailing parcel provider for $4.8 billion. In a survey of the council's members, 90 percent said they supported the merger, with most respondees saying they believe the deal would maintain... FMC investigation could squelch ILWU chassis inspections A recently-launched Federal Maritime Commission Section 15 investigation of a terminal operators discussion agreement could have a chilling effect on the mandatory inspection of chassis by International Longshore and Warehouse Union mechanics at West Coast ports. The provision in the new ILWU contract mandating safety inspections of chassis before they are... Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM raise rates on growing Middle East-East Asia lane Port of Jebel Ali, DubaiHapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have implemented general rate increases on cargo bound for the Middle East from East Asia, as trade is forecast to build modestly. Both increases apply to Persian Gulf ports and will take effect August 1. Hapag-Lloyd's $200 per twenty-foot-equivalent unit increase excludes Japan,... Daggett: ILA ready to talk, but no 'backtracking' Workers unloading a ship at Port of Jacksonville. Source: JaxportSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - International Longshoremen's Association President Harold Daggett promised ILA convention delegates that any long-term contract extension will protect past union gains. "Let's make it clear the ILA has no intention of backtracking on any of these hard-won gains if... Adani Ports powers forward on Vizhinjam deep-sea port Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone is betting big on the much-awaited Vizhinjam International Container Transshipment Terminal project, a deep-water, green-field site in India's southern state of Kerala. Within days of it being selected to build and operate the planned facility on a 40-year concession, the country's largest private infrastructure developer... Trans-Pacific shippers pushing back peak season With the return of a semblance of normalcy to the trade, some beneficial cargo owners aren't shipping their holiday season shipments as early this year as they did in 2014, when they sought to beat West Coast labor disruptions. The peak season has traditionally started in July, but many BCOs... Antwerp container volume growth double Rotterdam's Port of AntwerpLONDON - The battle for market share between Europe's top two container ports is intensifying with second-ranked Antwerp's traffic growing more than two and half-times faster than Rotterdam's in the first half of the year. Antwerp grew volume by 9.5 percent to 4.84 million 20-foot-equivalent units while Rotterdam trailed... Trans-Pacific shippers back to thinking about supply, demand and timing With the return of a semblance of normalcy to the trade, some beneficial cargo owners aren't shipping their holiday season shipments as early this year as they did in 2014, when they sought to beat West Coast labor disruptions. The peak season has traditionally started in July, but many BCOs... Shreyas Shipping fleet grows by two, more to come Shreyas Shipping and Logistics last week said it took delivery of two more container ships that make it the largest Indian short-sea ship operator in terms of fleet size. The company took delivery of the SSL Bharat, which has a capacity of 2,959 twenty-foot-equivalent units, at Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates,... No quick return for Iran trade after nuclear deal, Drewry says Iran's port of Shahid Rajaee, formerly known as Bandar Abbas, handles 90 percent of the country's container traffic.HONG KONG - The nuclear deal reached with Iran has placed container trade back on the radar of carriers, but with all the hoops for the country still to jump through, it could... No decision yet on sale, NOL says HONG KONG - A notice to the Singapore Exchange by Neptune Orient Lines stating that it had not decided to sell has hardly closed the door on the topic.NOL told investors today that it had not entered into any sale agreement following reports last week that its majority shareholder, Temasek,... No quick return for Iran trade after nuclear deal, Drewry says Iran's port of Shahid Rajaee, formerly known as Bandar Abbas, handles 90 percent of the country's container traffic.HONG KONG - The nuclear deal reached with Iran has placed container trade back on the radar of carriers, but with all the hoops for the country still to jump through, it could... No decision yet on sale, NOL says HONG KONG - A notice to the Singapore Exchange by Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) stating that it had not decided to sell has hardly closed the door on the topic.NOL told investors today that it had not entered into any sale agreement following reports last week that its majority shareholder,... Foreign carriers keep pressure on China to relax cabotage Port of ShenzhenHONG KONG - Calls for an end to China's cabotage laws have been growing with Maersk Line one of the loudest voices requesting restrictions on foreign carriers operating in the domestic markets be relaxedForeign carriers, led by Maersk Line, as well as major Chinese ports have been actively...

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JUNE 20, 2015
Drunk master pleads guilty The master of an Italian chemical tanker has pleaded guilty in the UK to being drunk while in charge of the ship. LR forges LNG team Lloyd's Register (LR) has joined forces with Arizona's Penn Oak Energy to help shipowners raise capital to retrofit ships to run on LNG. Waterway shut after fire The Gulf Intracoastal Waterway is closed near Houston after a tug-and-barge collision sparked a fire overnight. BW investment 'welcome' John Hadjipateras has welcomed the arrival of Andreas Sohmen Pao's BW Group as a major investor in New York-listed Dorian LPG. Seamec in $3.8m claim Seamec of India has filed a claim of $3.82m against a Dubai-headquartered company over unpaid charter fees. Genting eyes profit surge Malaysian cruiseship group Genting has forecast a massive increase in first-half profit after selling stock in Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). Dreyfus does grain deal Louis Dreyfus Commodities has revealed plans to ship grain from a newly acquired terminal in Russia. Dry glass half full Capesize rates continued to power the dry cargo market to new 2015 highs on Monday with stocks responding to the mini-rally in the sector. Wilson keeps selling Wilson has kept disposing of ageing tonnage with the latest sale of a multi-purpose vessel, the second such move in three days. Barge goes up in flames Two barges have collided in the Houston Channel, causing a fire on one of them. Frontera wins LNG work US-based Frontera Resources has won a deal to build a new LNG terminal for gas shipments in Ukraine. Gener8 IPO pot grows Gener8 Maritime has seen its initial public offering haul raise to $236.3m after underwriters took most, but not all, of the shares available to them. MSC boosts bunker charge Italian-controlled container line MSC is slapping extra bunker surcharges on cargo moving between Europe and South America. Sinokor nets box cash Sinokor has secured financing from Investec and Blue Sky Intermodal to buy over 10,000 containers. Seafarer dies on tanker An Indian crewman has died on an Italian tanker off the coast of France. State steps in The Lithuanian government has stepped in to help crews on arrested Lithuanian Shipping Company (LSC) bulkers. LNGreen ready to go A consortium of shipping industry players has completed the design of a state-of-the-art LNG carrier. JP Morgan: 'cycle has legs' Bank boosts tanker rates view and upgrades both DHT Holdings and Scorpio Tankers. Fugro wins tunnel work Dutch offshore owner to carry out study into Europe's biggest infrastructure project. SSY in 5TC breakthrough SSY Futures has completed the first long term capesize 5TC FFA contract in what is seen as a breakthrough deal. Rotterdam on the rise Major European port rides higher volumes to improved net profit for the first half. Polarcus into Africa Middle East owner Polarcus has won a new 1,500-square-metre seismic survey job off The Gambia in Africa. Green giant Jefferies has placed a buy rating on newly listed Gener8 Maritime amid expectations of a huge hike in profit this year and the promise of savings from its newbuildings. GE eyes fundraiser Indian bulker and tanker owner Great Eastern Shipping is seeking to raise INR 5bn ($78.69m) through a securities sale. Crystal orders trio Genting-controlled Crystal Cruises is ordering three new cruiseships as its new Malaysian parent seeks to expand the business. Epic funds seven in Japan Epic Gas is set to complete the financing of seven newbuildings under construction in Japan. Chandris adds LNGC Greece's Chandris has declared an option for a second eco-LNG carrier at DSME in Korea. Vallianz extends 19 OSVs Singapore OSV player now has order backlog worth close to $1bn following latest deal. NOL future still unclear Neptune Orient Line's (NOL) future ownership remains unclear after it issued a less than categorical denial that it was up for sale. BW buys Dorian stake BW Group has emerged as a significant shareholder in Dorian LPG, according to disclosures made on Monday. Stena ro-ro in tanker smash Ferry sustains damage to portside in early morning collision, but no reports of pollution. Hapag goes it alone Hapag Lloyd is set to go it alone on the Northern Europe to West Africa route after its joint service partner withdrew from the service.

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JUNE 20, 2015
Port of Dunkirk's YTD traffic surpasses 2014 level Labor Secretary Perez: Companies that misclassify workers are 'cheating' the system GRI roundup: Maersk Line, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO and MOL WTO expands Information Technology Agreement AMAC Logistics using MacroPoint with Aljex TMS Diamond company to use Descartes for import documentation MatchBack Systems release update to street turn solution Air cargo on edge of seat All-in at TraPac China, plus one: From textiles to microchips Commentary: Worker misclassification debate crosses industries Commentary: Avoiding 'Fly By Night' truck capacity preparations Marseille Fos Port reports increased throughput in first half 2015 NTSB: 747 freighter crash due to improperly loaded military vehicles Port of Antwerp sees growth in freight volumes FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications Setting the benchmark 2020 vision for bunker BNSF crude oil train derails in Montana Too many Florida container ports? Modal shift for performance gains

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JUNE 20, 2015
LR, Penn Oak partner to help shipowners with LNG retrofits Aim to help companies raise capital for conversion projects. GTT to supply LNG carrier's containment system Vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2020. Dry bulk operator's 'entire fleet has been detained' Lithuanian Shipping Company 'close to collapse'. MSC raises bunker surcharges On Europe to South American routes. Chandris opts for second gas-fuelled carrier LNG carrier to be built in Korea. Russian terminal wins new bunker client Zim switches to Slavyanka terminal in bid to cut costs and improve turnaround times. Analyst gives tanker owner good report Eco fleet efficiency contributes to upbeat assessment. New operation sells 4,000 mt of product in less than a month Lanka IOC sets target for Trincomalee. Walking a tightrope blindfolded Even for bunker players with years of experience the market is an unpredictable and unforgiving place. Gothenburg ship collision: Pollution fears But leaks not ruled out. City authorities take closer look at bunker quality Compliance checks conducted in Chinese city of Shishi this month. Russian port sees growth in bunker demand H1 marine fuel sales volume strengthened. The Global Cap The question is not when it will be introduced, but if it can be enforced. Chinese city tightens bunker quality control efforts Compliance checks conducted this month. Data confirms vessel was 'responsible' for Vancouver bunker spill Team examined more than 100 hydro carbons from the oil. Lawyer extols 'ship arrest-friendly jurisdiction' 'Judges can be approached with a ship arrest application outside normal working hours and during weekends.' Australian oil slick: Ships suspected as possible leak source 'We know the ships that went past the area,' official says. European ECA compliance monitoring pilot underway Project aimed at assessing tools for long term strategy to target sulphur cheats. China: JV to build inland LNG refuelling stations Company also looking to develop 'clean energy propulsion technologies'. Iranian oil's global debut remains 'far from certain' Several 'potential roadblocks' may get in the way. Shell: Oil price recovery could take 'several years' Due to 'persistent global oversupply and receding Chinese demand growth'.

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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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