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September 25, 2015

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AADA cuts bunker surcharge to US$200/TEU as oil price declines Preliminary manufacturing PMI notes 7 straight months of shrinkage ICTSI gets nod for US$107 million Manila port expansion Canadian National sues Canadian Pacific over corporate espionage Djibouti, bills self 'Dubai of Africa' plans to make Nigeria big cargo hub Gdansk container terminal first half volume falls 18.6pc to 496,486 TEU Shanhaiguan Shipbuilding furnish two 1,100-TEUers for Dalian Port Group China to follow Korea, Japan to haul own cargo: Graham Porter UPS deploys 'cost a little more' electric trucks from Georgia to Arizona Port of Oakland starts annual dredging to protect 50 feet alongside South Africa mulls plans to build 12 new liquid fuel terminals SkyTeam Cargo alliance uses upgraded tracking tool e-AWBs made easier for Connecta forwarders to plug into e-freight 5 Portuguese airports to upgrade to Morpho trace detectors Jan de Rijk Logistics takes over Omega Logistics to extend temp control

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Huge challenges Shipping 39-40/2015 Too much drama? Ausgaben Cool conference in Basel Boeing's popularity sky-high in China Trade facilitation and the forwarder's approach New goals for wagon hire business Beefing up pallet services in Benelux Panama Canal opening dragging its feet Americas Technology-based forwarder network kicks off Two senior executives step up career ladder CAL adds Atlanta rotation Transtica new PCN member in Central America Serbia says tit-for-tat to Croatia Matson says no to beaching ships Wrong time for confidence Relief shipments to Greece and the Balkans German railway in Austrian hands EU money for transport in Guinea UIA postpones Ashgabat launch Volume of world trade keeps falling WWL unfurling flag in Azerbaijan

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
Only 57% of Sewol victims have sought compensation With less than a week to go before applications close for compensation relating to the Sewol disaster, only 57% of eligible victims or survivors have applied for compensation. Applications close on 30 September and 28-30 September is a nationwide holiday for Chuseok, or Korean Thanksgiving Day, Australia's Incat supplies ferries for London and Sydney Harbour Australian vessel builder Incat Tasmania will soon have a showcase for its passenger ferries in both central London and Sydney Harbour. The Hobart-based company yesterday won an AUD50 million (USD34.75) contract to build six new catamarans for Sydney. Meanwhile, two of its fast ferries are due to Viking Supply Ships lays up three PSVs A weak market has forced Viking Supply Ships, a listed Gothenburg-based offshore services vessel operator, to lay up three platform supply vessels. A company statement said that due to a continuing weak PSV market it had decided to lay up the vessels Idun Viking, Frigg Viking, and Nanna Viking. HPH extends Barcelona concession The Port of Barcelona has announced a deal with Hutchison (HPH), the operator of its Tercat container terminal, to extend the current 30-year concession by a further 15 years. The port authority said it had agreed the deal conditional on HPH investing up to EUR5.8 billion (USD6.5 billion) during Reclamation works for Busan New Port Phase 2-4 gets jumpstart Phase 2-4 of the Busan New Port development is getting back on track, with the submission of application documents to commence reclamation works, South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) announced on 24 September. Work on Phase 2-4 ran into financial difficulties as it tried to take off Tropical storm halts Sewol salvage work Salvage work on the capsized Sewol ferry has been halted for a second time by bad weather. South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said today that divers and other personnel working on the ferry had begun to take shelter from tropical storm Dujuan. Forecasts are that this could strengthen China cracks down on port fee overcharging The Chinese government is tackling port-related fee overcharging, in an effort to curb irregular charges reported in foreign trade. Four Chinese companies were found to be excessively charging for port services and violated national rules on port fees, a statement of China's National Development Shandong Shipping to IPO VLGC unit Shandong Shipping is planning a Hong Kong stock market launch for its very large gas carrier (VLGC)-owning unit. The Singapore-based unit, Pacific Gas, is likely to be floated in one or two years, industry insiders told IHS Maritime on 24 September at the International Shipping Strategic Nanjing Shenghang Shipping to raise funds Nanjing Shenghang Shipping, a small-sized Chinese chemical and products tanker owner and operator, will raise a total of CNY20.25 million (USD3.16 million) in a private placement. The proceeds reaped by the deal will be used to replenish its working capital and help mitigate the liquidity China Exim Bank finances billion-dollar Teekay China yard order The Import & Export Bank of China (China Exim Bank) on 23 September signed a deal with Teekay to provide USD1 billion in financial support for Teekay's orders for high-end ships at major Chinese yards in the coming three years. The deal is a move to promote the Implementation Plan (2013-2015) on Rena fate divides Maori Three weeks into the hearings over the fate of the Rena wreck on New Zealand's Astrolabe Reef, local Maori communities remain divided on whether the Rena should stay or go. Owner Daina Shipping has submitted that the remaining wreck is benign and should remain. It now holds significant heritage India dumps 'archaic' shipping rules India has begun to phase out archaic shipping rules and procedures in earnest, Director-General of Shipping Deepak Shetty told the INMEX SMM India 2015 Conference in Mumbai on 23 September. The country is keen to improve its image in terms of making it easy to establish and run businesses, Shetty Caribbean consolidation continues Crowley Maritime has signed a letter of intent to acquire Florida-based SeaFreight Agencies, further evidence of consolidation in the Caribbean container sector. "Both companies are currently working through the due diligence process in anticipation of executing a purchase sale agreement by Danaos joint venture buys trio NYSE-listed Danaos Corp has launched a new joint venture to acquire second-hand container ships at the bottom of the cycle. The joint venture, Gemini Shipholdings, is 49% owned by Danaos and 51% owned by Danaos founder Dr. John Coustas. Danaos paid USD7.35 million for its Gemini stake. Gemini has

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
Shippers would use new UK-US maindeck air cargo service - if the price was right Smoother sailing for container shipping next year with volumes set to increase Do I need one? Explaining the mysteries of EORI for importers and exporters

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
Orange aims for digital transformation of shipping BAE Hawaii gets two Navy contracts worth $52.84 million World's largest semi-sub is in the water Southwest Shipyard to build diesel electric ferry for TxDOT Fred Olsen Windcarrier gets 70 turbine installation job Copenhagen conference looks at Arctic shipping issues Damen delivers the second of two Mamola PSVs Move to keep USMMA open during government shut down

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
Vigor names Jill Mackie senior public affairs V.P. Ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach set public clean air plan workshop NYK named to DJSI list for 13th consecutive year Weekly rail freight numbers roll to both sides of ledger Alaska Airlines adding flights from Seattle to Nashville

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
Suezmax rates more than double on Nigerian order, European activates Fewer owners willing to call in Nigeria due to reluctance to provide "letters of comfort" Capesize FFAs in contango till end-year on expectations of push by China Market participants predict more iron ore flows from Brazil to China in the fourth quarter Libya oil budget cuts will hit output, MAST warns Production now at 20% of capacity and set for further fall, says maritime security outfit LNG shipping stops speculative orders and joins commodity world Fleet will grow 'at a pace' but speculative orders will be restrained, as the industry grows up HSH bailout deal could boost secondhand vessel availability Sell-off on cards if ships change hands near market value, German ship finance fears VLGC spot rate stifled as charterers step back National holidays in Middle East and Japan could keep market heading lower Cexim offers Teekay $1bn loan to place orders at China yards LNG carriers, offshore projects and VLCCs are particular targets West Africa's ports gear up The West African ports sector has come a long way in a short time China LNG Group inks leasing agreement for 200 LNG-fuelled vessels Beijing's desire to promote clean shipping fuel is strong ACE gives Littooij small marine market segment responsibility New role for marine insurance veteran

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
West Coast ports claw back market share lost to diversions Port of SeattleWest Coast ports rode a wave of Asian imports in August to take back market share they had lost to East Coast ports during the year-long labor issues associated with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union contract negotiations. According to PIERS, a sister product of JOC.com within IHS, U.S.... NY to Rotterdam spot container rate slips Port of RotterdamThe spot rate for shipping a container from New York to Rotterdam fell slightly for the week ending Sept. 25, but continued to hold relatively steady after a nearly 31 percent drop in late August, according to the World Container Index. It now costs $626 to ship a 40-foot... Ebeling named CEO of American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Eric P. Ebeling will become president and CEO of American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier, whose principal business is providing U.S.-flag ro-ro service for the military and other customers. His elevation to CEO is one of several executive changes that include the retirement at year-end of his father, Raymond P. Ebeling, as chairman... Cracks could delay opening of new Panama locks, official says Cracks in a sill of one of the new Panama Canal locks is "likely" to risk a delay in the scheduled April 2016 opening of the new locks, a Panama Canal Authority executive told Reuters. Manuel Benitez, the canal authority's deputy administrator, spoke in response to a question and added that... Georgia unveils $142 million capital spending plan for fiscal 2016 Port of SavannahThe Georgia Ports Authority plans $142 million in capital spending on cranes, empty-container storage, a new terminal gate, and other infrastructure and equipment during its 2016 fiscal year. "Georgia is making the investments necessary to maintain and strengthen our position as the premier gateway for trade to the U.S.... Philadelphia port seeks private developers for Southport terminal The Southport site the Port of Philadelphia is seeking to develop.The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority has issued a request for qualifications for proposed private-sector developers of a long-contemplated marine terminal on the site of the former Philadelphia Navy Yard. The port authority has twice tried to interest developers in building the... McDermott to retire as Philadelphia port director James T. McDermott Jr., executive director of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority since 1994, said he will retire effective next April 15. The port authority plans a national search for a new port director. McDermott said he agreed to stay on through April 15 to allow time for his successor to... Crowley Maritime to acquire SeaFreight Agencies Crowley Maritime has signed a letter of intent to acquire SeaFreight Agencies, a Florida-based operator in the Caribbean and and South American trades in the latest example of consolidation in the region's container sector. "Both companies are currently working through the due diligence process in anticipation of executing a purchase sale... Severe weather shuts down Port Botany Shippers using Port Botany and reeling from the impacts of labor strife in August took another blow as the facility was shut down Wednesday due to wild weather. Strong winds and heavy seas shut down Australia's Port Botany terminal with the Bureau of Meteorology issuing a marine wind warning for the... China punishes port service providers for overcharging The government of China has begun to punish port service providers who overcharge for services, giving teeth to a previously announced measure prohibiting excessive port fees in a bid to boost slumping trade volumes. Four Chinese companies were found to be excessively charging for port services and violated national rules on... Brazil undergoes policy shift it hopes will spur port investment With few exceptions, Brazilian ports have been a basket case in recent years, and the initially heralded - and now derided - port law of 2013 that was supposed to lead to the investment of some $10 billion into the country's ports has floundered. Political instability and an unpopular government... Congestion or no congestion, that appears to be the Manila question HONG KONG - Philippine business and government officials appear to be at odds over whether Manila will experience a return of port congestion when container volumes increase ahead of the Christmas season.Cabinet Secretary Rene Almendras, who heads Task Force Pantalan that is charged with finding solutions to port bottlenecks, told... Mega-ships: Are they maxing out in size? One would be tempted to think the era of the mega-ship is in full swing after reading ship industry news headlines. On Sept. 9, Cosco ordered 11 19,000-TEU ships. In just over three years, there be 97 18,000- to 20,000-TEU ships in service, based on the current order book, with... Jones Act taught Matson how to compete in the trans-Pacific Matson learned years ago in its mainland to Hawaii service the importance of on-time performance, and it's a lesson that has served the carrier well in operating its weekly express service from China to Long Beach. On those rare occasions when Matson's mainland U.S. to Hawaii services did not arrive on... Congestion or no congestion, that appears to be the Manila question HONG KONG - Philippine business and government officials appear to be at odds over whether Manila will experience a return of port congestion when container volumes increase ahead of the Christmas season.Cabinet Secretary Rene Almendras, who heads Task Force Pantalan that is charged with finding solutions to port bottlenecks, told... Ocean carriers' next big challenge: north-south routes HAMBURG, Germany - The cascading of ever-larger ships from east-west liner routes to the north-south trades is the biggest problem confronting container shipping, according to an industry analyst. Carriers are transferring vessels made redundant by the arrival of larger ships to routes running from Asia, North America and Europe to South... Competition fierce as NVOs fix sights on Asia-US routes HONG KONG - Deteriorating market conditions on the Asia to Europe and Asia to South America trade lanes have seen NVOCCs focusing their efforts on the better performing Asia-U.S. trade, leading to intense competition on the long-haul routes.Greg Howard, CEO of CaroTrans, was blunt in his assessment of the current... Hapag-Lloyd adds Durban to Asia-Africa service Hapag-Lloyd announced it is upgrading its West Africa Express, or WSX, service by adding a direct westbound call at Durban, South Africa starting Oct. 17 with the arrival of the Busan Trader at the South African port. The German container carrier operates the fixed-day, weekly service in conjunction with NYK Line... Carriers oppose Vietnam plan to make freight tariffs public HONG KONG - Foreign shipping lines have expressed concern about a proposed Vietnam government decree that will require shipping companies to publicize their freight tariffs to protect exporters and importers.The proposal follows an investigation last year by the country's finance committee that found foreign shipping lines were hitting customers with... Competition fierce as NVOs fix sights on Asia-US routes HONG KONG - Deteriorating market conditions on the Asia to Europe and South America trade lanes have seen NVOCCs focusing their efforts on the better performing Asia-U.S. trade, leading to intense competition on the long-haul routes.Greg Howard, CEO of CaroTrans, was blunt in his assessment of the current market. "Asia-Europe... LA-LB rail opening advances shipper, environmental interests The Port of Long Beach announcement last week that the $93 million Green Port Gateway rail project had been completed was yet another step forward in a multi-year effort by the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles to invest well over $1 billion to expand rail infrastructure at the... Carrier capacity battle moves to trans-Pacific The general rate increases and capacity cuts that have defined the Asia-Europe trade for most of 2015 seem to be making their way to the trans-Pacific as carriers try to cope with overcapacity. MOL and Zim have both announced a GRI from Asia to the U.S. MOL is seeking $540 per...

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
Globus sinks deeper Globus Maritime reported a deeper second-quarter loss as a soft market combined with an impairment loss during the period. BLT 'recalibrates' Berlian Laju Tanker (BLT) said it is aiming to shift its focus to the Indonesian cabotage market after its restructuring effort puts most of its fleet in the hands of private equity. LNG slump in New York LNG stocks are leading a broad decline in New York shipping equities, with Teekay LNG and GasLog swapping places for the day's most punished names. Windcarrier wins work Fred Olsen Windcarrier International has tied up a fresh deal with Adwen Bremerhaven. Great expectations Soren Huscher has challenged Norient Product Pool to be number one among the three pools attracting tonnage from Wilbur Ross-backed Diamond S Shipping. Handy deal for NewLead NewLead Holdings has secured employment for one of its eco-type handysize bulkers at a rate above today's spot market. India to spend $15bn India could invest more than $15.2bn in Iranian infrastructure like ports in return for cheaper gas. Crewman drowns A seafarer has died after falling from a Turkish cargoship in Germany. India to cut scrap prices Indian ship recyclers have set up a new body in an attempt to control the speculative buying of ships and halt the recent escalation in scrap prices. DFDS finds ally DFDS has teamed up with Finnlines to jointly operate the Russia-Germany route, which has been affected by a decline in trade due to sanctions. Scorpio nets larger loan ING cuts fatter cheque for tanker owner which has said farewell to its last non-eco vessel. MSE to build 30 ships Myanmar Shipyard Enterprise (MSE) has signed a deal to construct 30 small cargoships for a domestic operator. ABG Shipyard seeks $300m India's ABG Shipyard is trying to raise INR 20bn ($302m) to boost its finances. China LNG gets busy China LNG has agreed a sale-and-leaseback deal with LNG Power Shipping for up to 200 LNG vessels. KoreaExim tightens up Lender will insist on higher advance payments before handing over cash for ship orders. Hoegh: weapons for UN Norway's Hoegh Autoliners has said weapons found on board one of its car carriers in Kenya were legitimate arms intended for use by the United Nations (UN). More LR1s for STX Korea's STX Offshore & Shipbuilding has announced a new order for LR1 tankers from Greece. Execs share $2m Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has handed out about $2m of performance shares to its management. Diamond S joins MR pools Diamond S has emerged as a new participant in both the Norient Product Pool (NPP) and the Handytankers pool. NOL shares under scrutiny Singapore Exchange advises investors to be cautious when trading in company stock. Happy to build tonnage Positive product tanker fundamentals were behind d'Amico's latest decision to exercise options for two more LR1 tankers.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
ICS: CO2 emissions from shipping could be cut in half by 2050 CBP seizes over 363 pounds of cocaine at Port of Philadelphia Danaos acquires three containerships in joint venture Port of Philadelphia releases request for qualifications for Southport developers Port of Tanjung Pelepas sees strong container growth UTi Worldwide Inc. opens contract logistics facility in Mexico Executive Moves: Clinton County Port Authority and Port Freeport Asian airlines experience freight decline in August Port Canaveral's Walsh steps down as CEO Chinese President meets with business leaders in Pacific Northwest Continental taps CEVA for warehousing, transportation services in UK ATA: Truck technician shortage could threaten industry

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
MEPs agree on targets for Paris climate talks Call for taxes on shipping emissions and IMO to agree on GHG measures in 2016. Competition between bunker players becoming 'more intense' 'Decline in oil prices has given the small and medium sized bunker companies a little breathing space,' says Bunker Holding CEO. Game Changer Lifting sanction on iran would have major implications for the bunker industry. 'China's slowdown has really affected the shipping sector' Bunker demand is 'bad' says trader as fuel oil stocks stay close to record high. Stricter pollution controls 'put cruise sector at risk' 'I think we need to be very sensible and realistic,' says cruise industry lobbyist. Fuel switching device to be marketed in the United States System claims 'quick and reliable' switchover from high to low sulphur fuel. Marine fuel switchover device enters the US System claims 'quick and reliable' switchover from high to low sulphur fuel. Software company developing new bunker monitoring tool Firm completes joint study from which results 'could revolutionise fuel efficiency'. European shipowner buys 'eco' pair Vessel design claims 'highest fuel efficiency' among 'latest eco designs'. WTI crude settles below $45 per barrel Amid renewed concern over global demand.

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ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue

Southampton/London

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

COMPANIES

Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises

Graz

Investment in Austrian MarineXchange

CRUISES

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

Naha

Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

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

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

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

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

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

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

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

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

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

EDITORIAL

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

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

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

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

Rome

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Hamburg

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

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

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

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

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Paris

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

New York

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Stockholm

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

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

JOBS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Matera/Taranto

A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days

SHIPPING

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

Kallithea

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

SHIPPING

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

Marrakech

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

CELEBRATION

Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary

Barcelona

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

JOBS

Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Zebbug

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

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

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

Livorno

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

SHIPPING

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

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Savona

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

ECONOMY

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

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

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

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Chaff

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

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

LAW

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

River

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(South China Morning Post)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

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

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

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

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

YACHTING

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

Trieste

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

JOBS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

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

Erbusco

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

PORTS

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

Riyadh

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

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

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

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