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January 30, 2015

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CMA CGM sets demurrage-detention fees for Antwerp, Zeebrugge March 1 ILWU shuts Portland's container port when terminal boss fires dockers California Cartage CEO: SoCal harbour truck rates will soon soar 50-100pc US north east box terminals reeling from box backlog after snow storm Mega shipping alliances bring better A-E service, lower rates, says Drewry Maersk Line to add Adelaide to Asia-Australian service from April 18,980-TEU CSCL Indian Ocean sets for to service Asia-Europe trade Japanese December exports up 12.9pc, signalling recovery from recession Shipping giant NYK looks to schools to provide seafarers from Japan International Congress of Maritime Arbitrators move meeting to Hong Kong US forwarder security programme makes national changes to improve ties Cross-border trucking up 19pc as US recovery buoys Canadian trade Cayman island airport shuts down after Convair 580 slips off runway Express delivery firms urge cuts in fuel surcharge as crude prices fall Alitalia aims to become profitable in 2017 by boosting cargo Qatar Airways Cargo starts Ahmedabad, India service IAG Cargo joins British Museum in Australian aboriginal exhibition

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JANUARY 29, 2015
Maersk vessel loads a record over 18,000 TEUs NYK & Mitsui & Co. conclude time-charter contract for second new LNG carrier for US project OOCL deploys vessel to join MD1 & MD2 service Schedule reliability ends 2014 with a decline Unrest at US West Coast ports creates harbour congestion Gateway Distriparks' consolidated net profit up 70 pc Truck rentals slide in Jan. Goa industry wants export duty on iron ore scrapped NRI factories

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Scania sales hit new high FCA picks Mosolf group as supplier of the year Supreme results for Norfolk Southern Port of Dunkirk and consortium work on LNG project Skycargo adds Ouagadougou to network GAC Indonesia blazing a cold chain trail Emo Trans founder retools USA team Game changer for Tasrail MOL and NYK sign second LNG charter Strong year again for HK's major air cargo handler Yusen Logistics expands Sydney operations Stronger bonds between Fiege and Camion Transport Rhenus adds Algiers and Shanghai to global network 21st Interlaken Airfreight Symposium - Celebrating, but... IMS Cargo introduces currency adjustment factor Zeeland companies drive port throughput An end to the tax dispute in sight for Basel airport

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JANUARY 29, 2015
News insight: Wellness at sea wins industry buy-in A pioneering alliance between four shipping companies and a social welfare provider has launched a programme that aspires to update seafarer training to meet the psychological demands of the 21st century. A five-module training programme, 'Wellness at Sea' is designed to promote awareness about the MOL signs LNG-carrier charter contract with Mitsui Japanese shipowner Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is to charter a 177,000m³ LNG carrier to trading company Mitsui. The charter period will begin in 2019 and could run for up to 25 years. This is the third newbuilding LNG carrier chartered by Mitsui. It secured two LNG carriers last September. All the News insight: Attack on Mariupol is severely hampering Ukrainian trade of coal and other supplies Key Points: On 27 January rockets struck the port city of Mariupol, killing at least 30 civilians. The attack is the first serious bout of fighting since the establishment of dug-in positions last year. Both sides are blaming each other for the shelling, although the OSCE (The DHT stages strong recovery on bigger fleet and firmer rates DHT Holding, the NYSE-listed VLCC owner managed from Norway, has staged a strong recovery and returned to profit in 4Q13 on a bigger fleet and firmer freight rates that resulted in reversal of an earlier impairment charge. The group reported 4Q14 net profit of $28.5M compared with a profit of Boskalis and Van Oord win $395M island contract Boskalis and Van Oord, the two Dutch dredging majors, are to create a 160ha artificial island off the coast of Jakarta, Indonesia, under a joint venture contract worth $395M. The contract was awarded by Indonesian real estate development services company PT Muara Wisesa Samudra. It will be split Wärtsilä 2014 profit dips Wärtsilä, the Finnish lifecycle power solutions supplier to the marine and parts of land-based electricity generation industries, has reported a dip in 2014 net profit, but says the demand for long-term service agreements remains firm. Group net profit fell to €389M ($428M) in 2014 from $425M China COSCO profits up at least 50% in 2014 China COSCO, the flagship listed shipping unit of COSCO Group, has revealed profits up by at least 50% in 2014. It attributed this largely to cost cutting. A company stock exchange filing said various measures had been taken to increase revenues and cut costs as the imbalance between supply and CSDC back to the black in 2014 China Shipping Development (CSDC), a bulk shipping arm of China Shipping Group, will return to the black in 2014 with profits of about CNY300M ($48M) on the back of government subsidies for ordering new vessels to replace old tonnage. In the second half of 2014, CSDC received CNY456M in such Frontline raises ATM offer to $150M Frontline, the listed VLCC and Suezmax operator in John Fredriksen's business empire, has raised the ceiling of its at-the-market (ATM) share offering to $150M from $100M. The company has filed documents with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for this purpose. "Sales of Stolt-Nielsen profit falls Stolt-Nielsen, the London based chemical parcel tanker, tank terminals and tank containers group, has reported a fall in both 4Q14 and FY14 results. Its CEO has warned about the impact of the high orderbook for new parcel tankers. Group net profit fell to $13.6M in 4Q14, which ended on 30 November, Marine Money: positive outlook for 2015 Despite the current economic outlook, it's a ripe market for shipping investment, today's Marine Money conference was told. "2015 has started with a bang, with opportunities ... to invest," Mia Jenson, Marine Money director, said at the opening the 6th annual Marine Money forum in London today. MOL and NYK Line order LNG carriers Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line), Japan's two biggest shipping companies, said today they have each ordered an LNG carrier from compatriot shipbuilder Mitsubishi HI. The ships, to be delivered in 2018, will serve long-term timecharter contracts with Japanese Sainty Marine likely to post losses for 2014 Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine is likely to sink to losses for 2014 as its lending of CNY182M ($29M) to compatriot companies are not to be repaid as expected. As of September 2013, Sainty Marine had lent a total of CNY182M to compatriots Nanjing Hengshunda Shipping, Nanjing Huahai Shipping, Nanjing FMG going steady through December 2014 quarter Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) shipments out of the Pilbara in Western Australia for the December 2014 quarter remained steady at 41.1M tonnes compared with the last quarter. The figure also shows a 47% increase from the same time last year as the Australia's third-largest iron ore miner battles to Mercator's Q3 loss deepens to $7.46M Singapore-listed dry bulk shipping company Mercator Lines Singapore deepened into a loss of $7.46M for Q3 ended on 31 December 2014 from loss of $3.28M in 2013. Revenue fell 43% to $13.25M in 3Q14 as compared with $23.18M year on year. The fall in revenue was mainly due to the decline in spot LR2 freight rates exceed W100, a first in 2015 Rates to ship clean products on LR2 tankers crossed the Worldscale 100 mark on the benchmark Gulf-Asia Pacific route for the first time this year. These tankers typically ship naphtha, jet fuel and other clean products in cargo sizes of 75,000-119,999 tonnes. A Singapore-based broker told IHS

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JANUARY 29, 2015
Keystone bill passes: Without Jones Act repeal amendment Giant box ships booked, Imabari adds giant building dock GE unveils GE Marine organization Faked BOP test chart could bring five year prison term Maintenance deficiencies eyed in ferry grounding MHI to build "apple tank" LNG duo for Cameron shale exports Kirby beats Street expectations Euronav U.S. IPO raises $229 million

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JANUARY 29, 2015
Department of Transportation releases NAFTA freight numbers for November US rail freight traffic count delivers gains during week Department of Homeland Security supports Super Bowl XLIX security Evergreen Group plans to charter eleven new 18,000 teu containerships Alaska Airlines taps Woerner as marketing vice president

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JANUARY 29, 2015
Labour pledges to reopen seafarer pay differentials debate Party will revisit Carter review if elected, says Marsden DHT sticks with VLCC spot market but is tempted by time charters Crude tanker owner also believes converting dry newbuilding orders to wet will happen, but not be overly significant GasLog Partners hikes distribution by 16% Expected payout increase comes as new vessels boost revenues and cash Beijing scrapping subsidies boost China Cosco and China Shipping Development Both companies forecast 2014 figures to show a rise in earnings SHI net profits for 2014 show 77% fall South Korean shipbuilder suffers from offshore shipbuilding woes Two Chinese shipping giants to scrap total of 46 vessels China Cosco and China Shipping Development will benefit from state demolition subsidies with further 'vessel retirements' in 2015 Boxship investment slides in 2014 Braemar ACM Shipbroking reveals that shipowners spent $10.6bn on vessel orders last year, down from $18.5bn in 2013 Box line reliability down in December West coast congestion and winter slack season disrupts service schedules Bomb alert delays Lithuania's LNG import operation Hoax call causes 'several hours' of disruption at terminal that is cutting reliance on Russian piped gas Stolt-Nielsen hit by disappointing 2014 Chemical tanker owner's financial results fall below expectations but lower bunker prices could be positive for its large fleet Wärtsilä profits steady following sale of two-stroke engine business Company reporting now excludes two-stroke operations but could benefit from acquisition of marine electronics firm Mitsui & Co charters two more LNG carriers for Cameron shipments MOL and NYK order 177,000 cu m ships at MHI for trading house's shipping requirement Yard Talk \| A look around South Korea's virtuous circle Figures from VesselsValue show how South Korea and China have edged up the value chain Imabari Shipbuilding confirms 20,000 teu boxship order Japan's largest shipbuilder to invest $340m in new dry dock for construction of mega ships in Evergreen-linked deal Exmar and partners push ahead with LNG exports from Western Canada to Asia New LNG trade lane will be created when exports start in 2018 DHT boosts bottom line through bigger fleet and sturdier tanker earning power Fourth-quarter net profit rises to $28.5m from $11.4m Euronav's US IPO secures gross proceeds of $229m Offering seen as positive for Euronav, as it will likely increase shareholder base and liquidity of the share

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JANUARY 29, 2015
Virginia port summit targets congestion at terminals Stakeholders in the Port of Virginia maritime community huddled last week for the second time in three months to hash out new strategies to tackle congestion outside port container terminals. Truck delays are nothing new at the state port. In the past year, the number of trucks coming and going from... China again delays 24-hour advanced manifest filing rule China once again delayed implementation of its advanced vessel manifest filing rule, putting off a requirement that if and when implemented will require shippers to submit shipping instructions to their carriers days earlier than they do currently. Though China has been talking for years about implementing its own version of the... Amid delays, Long Beach director sees a technology-based future In an industry obsessed with container volumes and market share, the new chief executive of the Port of Long Beach on Thursday unveiled his plans for the port amid continuing delays tied to still-unresolved West Coast longshore negotiations and other issues that have crippled container movements at Long Beach and... Vancouver shippers await drayage drivers' response on whether they will strike VANCOUVER, British Columbia - When it comes to whether Port Metro Vancouver will experience a crippling drayage strike like it did last March, the ball is in union and non-union drivers' court. The provincial government on Wednesday said it would make two changes to minimum drayage rates set to take effect... Investors to propel 'Uber-like' Cargomatic into new U.S. transport markets Cargomatic, the purveyor of "Uber"-like truck and shipment matching technology, is ready to expand rapidly nationwide following an infusion of investor and private equity capital. Venice, California-based Cargomatic closed an $8 million dollar round of investment led by Canaan Partners, a global venture capital firm with a sharp focus on technology. The... Inland port near Vancouver aims to begin container transload service VANCOUVER, British Columbia - With transloading capacity scarce in Vancouver, an inland port 200 miles away aims to give forestry exporters the consistency in stuffing their products into containers they might not find in the greater Vancouver area. Starting in the second quarter, forest product shippers will be able to transload... Global Freight Consolidation Flexibility and Control Advantages Air and ocean consolidation can provide strategic benefits for shippers. This white paper explores global consolidation options and the outcomes companies can expect when consolidating their freight. It's not always possible for companies to fill an entire container with their own export freight. Both small organizations that cannot wait to fill... Kryptonite for global trade If you missed what Moffatt & Nichol economist Walter Kemmsies told the SMC3 Jumpstart Conference in January, his words bear repeating. As reported by JOC Group Senior Editor Bill Cassidy, Kemmsies said the biggest threat to global trade isn't protectionism, war, terrorism, disease or natural disaster. Instead, it's mounting congestion... FTZs a stable alternative to stalled tariff bill process President Obama's recent State of the Union address included calls to strengthen American business and increase exports by improving infrastructure and approving new trade agreements. Despite their opposition to much of the president's agenda, leaders of the new Republican majorities in both houses have pledged to work to spur economic... Greece may freeze privatization plans for rails, airport and Thessaloniki port Greece's new radical left wing government is set to freeze the planned sale of the state's stakes in Athens airport, the port of Thessaloniki and rail companies as it seeks to tear up some of the conditions of its 240 billion euro ($271 billion) bailout agreement. The newly installed government, headed... Philadelphia reports double-digit container growth Container volume at the Port of Philadelphia jumped 22.2 percent last year as the port recorded its fifth consecutive year of double-digit growth in total cargo volume. The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority said its facilities handled 449,122 20-foot-equivalent-unit containers in 2014, up from 367,499 TEUs in 2013. Cargo tonnage increased 16.7 percent,... Ryder natural gas fleet program logs miles, gains momentum Global equipment lessor and supply chain company Ryder System passed a significant milestone in its effort to test and field natural gas-powered trucks. The company's natural gas trucks in the U.S. and Canada hit the 30 million mile mark in total miles travelled. Ryder began adding natural gas vehicles in 2010,... China Cosco follows parent with 2014 profit HONG KONG - China Cosco Holdings ended 2014 in profitable territory, growing its net earnings by 50 percent to $56 million on the back of cost cuts, improved revenue and lower bunker fuel prices.In a profit warning to shareholders, the Hong Kong-listed flagship of giant state-owned Cosco Group said the... China slowdown will have limited impact on container trade, carriers say Container carriers such as OOCL expect to see continuing growth in volumes out of China, despite the country's economic slowdown.HONG KONG - Container carriers and logistics service providers in Asia are confident that the steady growth in exports from China will not be heavily impacted by a slowing of the... Strong 3Q results for India's largest private port infrastructure developer Capacity additions and a significant acceleration in cargo volumes helped drive strong third-quarter results for Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), India's largest private port infrastructure developer. In a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange, APSEZ reported net earnings in the October-to-December period were Rs. 512 crore (about $83.5 million),... At 125, Kuehne & Nagel vows to grow faster than the market The world's largest ocean freight forwarder, Kühne + Nagel, has vowed to expand its leadership position as it launched a series of global events to commemorate its 125th anniversary in Bremen on Wednesday. "Our goal remains to grow faster than the market, as the world's No 1 in ocean freight, No... Vessels backing up at an alarming rate on the West Coast Vessels are backing up at an alarming rate at West Coast ports due to congested marine terminals and work slowdowns by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. The Marine Exchange of Southern California reported Wednesday that 17 container ships were at anchor and awaiting berths in Los Angeles-Long Beach. Oakland reported...

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JANUARY 29, 2015
No SALT please Scorpio Tankers (STNG) is ruling out any further deals with sister company Scorpio Bulkers (SALT) after seeing its own shares plunge 8% today. Economou under fire A growing number of equity analysts are starting to express concerns about how Tankships Investment Holdings will be received if it moves forward with a US listing. KEX beefs up buy-back Shares of Kirby Corporation lost traction in early trading Thursday but forecasters are confident that the operator's stock will gain momentum in the months ahead. ClassNK hits 20m gt mark Japan's ClassNK has hit the 20m gt mark for new tonnage for the fourth consecutive year. The only way to go The head of Russia's property management agency has said an IPO is the only option being considered for the privatisation of state shipping group Sovcomflot (SCF). Scorpio fixes four Scorpio Bulkers has fixed three newly delivered vessels on time charter contracts and has found employment for one of its newbuildings. Stena on the rise Sweden's Stena Line has posted an increase in both passenger and car volumes carried during 2014 on North Sea routes. RCCL profit 40% up Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCCL) has seen its full year profit soar year-on-year as the cruiseship owner sets its sights on an equally productive 2015. CSCL back in black Chinese container line CSCL will return to profit in 2014 according to its latest forecast. Crew unfed and unpaid A bulk carrier has been detained in Australia over serious breaches of the Maritime Labor Convention with regards to lack of food on board and unpaid seafarers. SALT linked to sale US-listed Scorpio Bulkers has reportedly sold one of their ultramax bulker newbuildings it has on order at China's Chengxi shipyard. CSDC turns it around China Shipping Development Corp (CSDC) is expecting a return to profit for 2014 on the back of higher tanker rates. Subjects stall Eletson sale A deal that would have seen Eletson Corp of Greece sell one of its remaining 1990s-built tankers at an attractive price has failed on subjects, TradeWinds has learned. Havila profit slips Havila Shipping has seen its 2014 profit slip following a weak performance in the last three-month period of the year. Euronav's greenshoe dance Euronav has finished its US initial public offering $229.06m to the good. China Cosco expects better China Cosco Holdings Co (CCHC) is forecasting profit growth of more than 50% for 2014. Order joy for Wartsila A strong fourth quarter with increased orders and sales has helped ship systems maker Wartsila end 2014 on a positive note. Galapagos grounding Oil booms have been placed around an Ecuadorian cargoship after it ran aground off the environmentally sensitive Galapagos Islands. Exmar nets FLNG job A consortium comprising Exmar, EDF Trading (EDFT) and a joint venture of AltaGas and Idemitsu has taken full control of much fought-after mid-scale floating LNG (FLNG) production project near Kitimat in western Canada. Samsung profit slashed Samsung Heavy Industries has seen earnings slashed in 2014 as revenue fell. Frontline installs $150m ATM John Fredriksen's Frontline has taken advantage of growing investor interest in the crude tanker sector and upsized an at the market offering for a second time. Stolt finishes strongly Stolt-Nielsen has recorded a strong fourth quarter but its chief executive was unhappy with 2014 as a whole. Freire seals new order Spanish shipyard Freire is to build a research ship for the Peruvian government. SMC inks LPG ship Philippines owner SMC Shipping & Lighterage Corp is adding to its LPG tonnage with a new order in Japan. MHI wins LNG double Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has secured orders for two LNG carriers from NYK and Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL). UK seafarers increase The number of UK seafarers has increased for the first time since 2010, new figures released by the UK Department for Transport show. SALT shares crash Shares in Scorpio Bulkers ended Wednesday's trading day down over 21% on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Osaka set for repair Hoegh Autoliners is drawing up plans for repairs to the 52,000-gt Hoegh Osaka (built 2006), it has confirmed. Seamax acquires resale An investment vehicle led by industry veterans Cao Deambrosio and Ron Petrunoff has emerged as the buyer of a containership from Zhejiang Ouhua Shipbuilding.

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JANUARY 29, 2015
Container shipping needs better information exchange says Slangerup March start-up planned for 'gray' chassis pool in LA/Long Beach ILWU workers walk off job at container terminal in Portland Asian Airlines show healthy cargo growth in 2014 Foxx speaks with senators about transportation bill CN increases net income in Q4, 2014 New CBP app provides window into border wait times Service Announcements: AAL, TNT and CenterPoint Executive moves: C.R. England and Port of Houston

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JANUARY 29, 2015
Low oil prices may cause 'more shipping accidents', says Skuld May lead to premium increases. Report: Chemical tanker missing off Malaysia Search narrowed down to area south of Tanjung Ayam. Potential ECA fuel problem highlighted in new guide Cold flow properties need to be monitored as fuels could block filters or even solidify during operations in colder regions. Ex-OW man joins Bunker Holding Former global alliance manager joins operations. Registry proposes 'no capex' scheme on green tech Participating vessels would qualify for tonnage discounts. 'ECA rules have teeth' Violating emission control area (ECA) regulations exposes shipowners to serious consequences, says marine insurer. New hires in Dubai GAC adds to its bunker trading team. Fuel oil stocks at a four-month high Weak demand in Singapore bunker market. A third of cruise fleet committed to scrubbers Extensive sailing in ECAs has seen several operators adopt aggressive technology development programmes. Lower bunker prices will 'gradually have positive effect' But tanker operator says part of the savings on fuel costs will be passed on to customers. BP Marine's Panama exit: A small event, say traders Company estimated to have under 10% of bunker market. Maltese player seeks vessel arrest Bunkering firm claiming almost $178,000. GDF SUEZ preparing next step in LNG bunkering 'Intermediate bunkering solution' due later this year, ahead of barge supply out of Zeebrugge. Bunker Trader joins Dan-Bunkering Petersen has many years of experience in the oil industry, says company. Singapore: Tug crew arrested over illegal bunker sales Case to be heard on Thursday. Bunkering facilities to be built at Malaysian port Malaysian firm to invest over $3 million in project. Profits up for US barge operator Income for marine transportation segment hit by fall in oil prices. Crude decreases as US supply glut deepens Crude output increased 27,000 barrels per day to 9.21 million last week.

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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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