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BRIEFS

April 13, 2010

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*Shipping News* Iron ore pricing switch may lift freight rates A switch by major miners to quarterly pricing of iron ore contracts is likely to lift rates in the short-term for larger capesize ships with volatile freight activity expected, brokers and analysts said on Friday.

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Fire destroys 90pc of Delhi's 60-hectare container depot Fujian's foreign trade value up 50pc in first two months of 2009 Guangxi's foreign trade up 63pc in first two months Cargo owner loses court claim for total loss after pirates seize ship ELAA: Forget February year-on-year comparisons for Asia-Europe Savannah container volume grows 32.5pc in March Canada's lakers protest applying US EPA sea rules to inland waters Navigation system provider Kelvin Hughes expands in Singapore DB Schenker boosts gateway capacity in Milan TNT signs deal with Shenzhen to move air DC from Guangzhou Lufthansa summer boosts HK weekly flights from 5 to 7 Atlanta mayor wants Hartsfield-Jackson Airport cargo increase Volga-Dnepr revenue down 15pc, but freight up 7pc in 2009

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Chipolbrok adds project cargo vessel to Europe-India-Far East trade Slow steaming attracts pirates to soft target Eric Herman comes aboard Safmarine as CCO Boxship deliveries poised to soar Shipping confidence now at 15-month high Maersk Shipping HK bags green award AMET University holds enlightening symposium for marine engg cadets Grand Alliance to relaunch CCX transpacific service MAERSK LINE launches direct service from Far East to Tincan CKYH/MOL's bigger ships on merged transpacific routes UASC to impose Emergency Recovery Charge OOCL to levy rate hike & CAF on Asia cargo outside Japan MOL launches new Asia-USEC service Hapag-Lloyd announces rate hikes from May 1 Container volumes shift from small to bigger UK ports Guangzhou was world's 6th biggest box port in 2009 APL records revenue, rate, volume increases into March Ningbo port to launch direct service from Jiaxing to Japan NYK Tokyo CT using next-gen solar cells CTSA to hike CAF back to 6 pc on May 1 Cardamom, chilli spice up export basket in February Krishnapatnam port grows by almost 100 pc in 2nd year of operations Even CHAs duty-bound to show documents for transporting goods outside a state, rules SC CONCOR's ICD-TKD resumes operations after major blaze US to step up financial ties with India 9 offshore centres identified for information swap on illegal money Cut taxes to boost tourism-Ficci IMC to throw light on e-filing of ST-3 returns this Thurs.

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APRIL 9, 2010
MK Airlines temporarily suspends operations The Swiss forwarding and logistics service provider Panalpina announced Friday that it has been informed by its partner MK Airlines that the carrier is temporarily suspending ... Over 330 events planned for Germany's logistics day Germany's official logistics day, which will take place on 15 April, has attracted over 330 events, surpassing what was offered last year, when 25,000 participants showed... DHL wins logistics contract with Staples DHL has been awarded a multimillion dollar contract by Staples, the world's largest office supplies company. DHL will manage 32,000 teu annually of Staples' bonded export dist... BPS Spedition sending trailers to Spain by train The Swiss forwarding company BPS Spedition has announced that with effect from today (12 April), it will forward four swap bodies per week on the new Basel-Barcelona (Spain)-Basel ... The Howe Robinson Container Index on a rising tide The Howe Robinson Container Index (HRCI) climbed from 374.1 points for the week ending 17 March to 382.6 points for the week ending 7 April. The 8 point rise in the HRCI represents... Port of Prince Rupert increases container throughput in March The Canadian port of Prince Rupert handled 22,942.8 teu in March this year, a solid increase compared to the 14,786.32 teu lifted in March 2009. Imported containers amounted t... Grimaldi Group honoured as a 2009 supplier of the year by General Motors The Grimaldi Group (Italy) was recognized by General Motors as a 2009 Supplier of the Year for its significant contributions to GM's global product and performance achievement... Damco appoints country manager for Panama The Danish logistics service provider Damco recently assigned the new post of country manager for Panama to Edgar Urrutia. He succeeds Fredrik Grill. Urrutia has 17 years... MOL names new president and chairman The Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has promoted its president Akimitsu Ashida to chairman of the board, and its senior managing executive officer Koichi Muto t... Klaus-Michael Kühne sells more shares in Kuehne & Nagel Klaus-Michael Kühne, majority owner of the logistics group Kuehne & Nagel, has sold another 1 million shares in his company for around CHF 107.4 million. At the end of November...

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APRIL 12, 2010
Shen Neng 1 refloated MARINE LOG RADIO Interview: Signal International's Richard Marler DNV unveils new containership concept Nordic American Tankers to add two newbuilds

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APRIL 12, 2010
Port of Portland schedules proposed budget public hearing Hapag Lloyd vessel participates in Port of Seattle clean fuels program "K" Line continues string of Port of Long Beach green awards Newest Washington ferry in Everett for final outfitting Port of Longview welcomes two new staff members

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APRIL 12, 2010
Box sector would have gained from more severe slump Protracted recession needed to create long-term stability, says Seaspan boss Gerry Wang Bulk carrier slippage hits record 42% First quarter levels higher than in 2009, Worldyards data shows Shen Neng 1 freed from Great Barrier Reef Bulker refloated by three Svitzer tugs as Queensland government seeks to rise maximum fine to A$10m Star Bulk inks capesize order at Hanjin Heavy Price understood to be identical to $53.5m newbuilding ordered last month

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APRIL 12, 2010
Reef bulker refloated SALVORS today successfully refloated Shenzhen Energy's coal carrier Shen Neng 1, which ran aground on Queensland's Great Barrier Reef nine days ago Paragon purchases Panamax PARAGON has announced that it is buying a Panamax bulker for $41M as part of its fleet renewal programme Maersk cautious on recovery GLOBAL box trade growth might slow again as inventory levels across the economy are restored to more normal levels, a senior Maersk Line manager warned today Pirates free Turkish bulker SOMALI pirates have freed a bulk carrier and hijacked a general cargo ship, EU NAVFOR has reported Ership and CIMSHIP indicted PORTUGUESE shipowner CIMSHIP and Spanish ship management company Ership have been indicted on charges of conspiring to sidestep US pollution laws China records trade deficit DEMAND for raw materials imported by ship has contributed to China recording its first monthly trade deficit in about six years, IHS Global Insight reported today New Century IPO predicted RENEWING an IPO bid that foundered in 2008, New Century Shipbuilding of China is reportedly seeking to list in Singapore

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APRIL 12, 2010
Sony Revises Ocean Contract Strategy ABF, Teamsters Enter Concession Talks Fuel Marketers Pump Congress for Biodiesel Credit U.S., Mexico Move Closer to Cross-border Trucking Diesel Jumps 5.4 Cents in Second Steep Climb Canadian Pacific, Track Workers Reach Deal Aguilar Pledges Communication at Customs CSAV to Expand India-Middle East-Europe Express INTTRA Starts Electronic Billing Service IT Spending to Grow 8.4 Percent in 2010 Napolitano Tours Barcelona Port Maersk Expects Slower Shipping Growth Lawmakers, DOT Inspector Target PHMSA Tampa Breaks Ground for I-4 Port Connector New Carrier to Launch Trans-Pacific Loop Brokers Seek Exporter Imbalance Solution Shipper Wants Broker Liability Protection Shorter Seas Carmack Vs. COGSA Communications Failure Finding a Pacific Niche Planting Future Freight DOT Launches Marine Highway Program Knight Weighs a Big Buy French Connection 'Friending' Shippers Not So Quiet on the Western Front Mail Boxed In DOT, By the Numbers Trucking's Hard Brake Winning the Space Race This Week Damn Lies

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APRIL 12, 2010
Evergreen to push the envelope with 100 boxship order Engelstoft: shippers and carriers must work together Sony puts carriers on quarterly review UASC to strengthen Asia/N.Europe service Euro roars back on Greek rescue deal

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APRIL 12, 2010
Seadrill swoops on Scorpion John Fredriksen's offshore outfit targets controlling stake in Oslo-listed Scorpion Offshore days before its NYSE listing. Bulker spurs 'magic pipe' cliff hanger Two European shipping outfits are facing fines of up to $18m in the US if convicted for alleged environmental crimes. Transocean in SIX listing Zug-based drilling giant joins ranks of 'duel-listers' after getting green light from Swiss Exchange for a stock market listing. Shen Neng 1 refloated No new oil leak visible from Chinese bulk carrier after successful lifting off Great Barrier Reef. Where are the bulker fixtures? China's trade restrictions signal a sluggish week for dry sector but hunger for iron ore still stable, an analyst said Monday. Frontline a 'cash machine' again Arctic Securities boosts tanker giant Frontline to buy amid promise of decent dividend ahead. Ro-ro spills oil in Germany Investigation begins into incident at Bremerhaven involving Vasaland. Paragon buys Greek bulker Michael Bodouroglou-led owner spends $41m on Irika Shipping panamax Iorana with three-year charter fixed. Sevmash axes Odfjell payout Jan Hammer-led owner may hit Russian courts as shipbuilder says $45m arbitration award unenforceable. Tsakos shares on the shelf Greek tanker owner registers to sell up to 2.32m shares "from time to time", partly for fleet expansion. Star Bulk snares second cape Akis Tsirigakis-led owner confirms second capesize newbuilding order at Hanjin Heavy Industries. Eitzen Chemical shoots up Shares in Oslo-listed shipowner are on the march Monday following upgrade from First Securities. Polys: 'No tanker sale' Greek shipowner Polys Haji-Ioannou cans talk of fourth aframax departure. Wartsila seeks 90-day lay-offs Finnish ship engine giant to make up to 900 domestic workers temporarily redundant to combat weaker demand. Half of single-hullers not trading Only 43 of the 88 single-skin VLCCs still operational in December traded in the first quarter, figures show. Supra pair for Cosco Guangdong Cosco Corp (Singapore) reveals $80m supramax brace penned by a mystery Asian owner. Full City crew plead 'not guilty' Norwegian trial into grounding of Cosco bulker opens with master and chief officer protesting innocence. NATS makes it 20 Herbjorn Hansson's Norwegian suezmax specialist adds two newbuildings in Korea to build fleet further. Goldenport in boxship swap Paris Dragnis-led shipowner opts to change geared containership into bulker at Chinese yard. SeaFrance on the brink Five-day strike leaves cross-Channel ferry owner facing the end, as chairman plans bankrupty protection. Salvors face speedy refloat Officials offering no guarantees the Shen Neng 1 will be successfully refloated as looming poor weather forces their hand. Sinopacific in China IPO? Shipbuilder linked with Bourbon boss Jacques de Chateauvieux could list in Shanghai this year. Harsher penalties for Oz spills Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says maximum fines for shipowners involved in oil spills will rise 10-fold. Pilot averts cruise crunch Carnival's Pacific Dawn loses power in Brisbane river, but brought to a stop 70 metres from bridge. Tug sank after master lost control UK accident report finds Ijsselstroom lost at Peterhead due to excessive speed of towing operation. Sevmash wins cash Russian prime minister Putin confirms state budget allocation for new shipyard equipment. Five on sell-off list Indian policy paper reveals names of latest privatisation candidates, including SCI. Second gas ship tops $500 The LPG carrier Norgas Traveller is said to have achieved $575 per ldt from Indian scrappers. Yangzijiang mulls options Singapore-listed Chinese yard holds preliminary talks on dual Hong Kong or Taiwan listing. DSME bags driller order Barge to drill for oil at Zhambyl field in Kazakhstanfor consortium led by Korea National Oil. Flex LNG eyes Australian gas Oslo-listed player in "advanced talks" over floating liquefaction venture. Yang Ming issues bonds Taiwanese shipowner raises TWD5bn from investors with five year notes issue; funds to repay debt. Ships robbed off Malaysia Chemical tanker and capesize bulker attacked within 48 hours of each other by armed robbers. Polys sells yet another Brightoil once again steps in for Greek aframax newbuilding as Solea fetches nearly $53m.

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APRIL 12, 2010
Evergreen to order up to 100 ships Iranian ships take on new identities Coal ship refloated in Australia STB to hold hearing on Maine abandonment China runs March trade deficit Agility reports profit growth in 2009 NFTC seeks bigger U.S. sugar import quota Highway project benefits Tampa port Reefer yard opens in Iraq port

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APRIL 12, 2010
Chinese bulker pulled afloat from Great Barrier Reef The Chinese bulk carrier Shen Neng I, which run aground on the Great Barrier Reef on April 3 has been pulled afloat, international news agencies report. The vessel, carrying 65,000 Ten Swedish tankers to hoist the Danish flag The flight from the Swedish registry continues and the next company to lower the Swedish flag is Dons'-based Sirius Rederi. The company has opened an office in Fredericia in Those responsible for Great Barrier Reef grounding to be prosecuted Those responsible for the Chinese bulk carrier Shen Neng I running aground on the Great Barrier Reef and leaking oil, will be prosecuted as the vessel clearly was on an Two Esvagt vessels for Greenland drilling campaign Esvagt A/S has chartered two standby/rescue vessels from Scottish Capricorn Energy Limited (a subsidiary of Cairn Energy PLC UK), Edinburgh, for its drilling campaign off the West coast Heavylift carrier loaded Svitzer tugs The German heavylift carrier Annegret has successfully loaded the two M-class tugs from Svitzer Scandinavia in Bremerhaven. The Svitzer Menja, to be renamed Svitzer Myall, was loaded first, followed Bulk carrier released ' another ship hijacked The hijacked Turkish flagged bulk carrier Yasin C has been released, reports EU Navfor Somalia. The vessel was hijacked 250 nautical miles east of Mombasa, Kenya, on April 7. The

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APRIL 12, 2010
Mixed price movements in European hubs Demand and avails 'good' in Rotterdam. Vopak opens new storage terminal in Jakarta Vopak's Indonesian partner has presence in the country's bunker market. Small price gains in Fujairah, Durban Bunker markets largely stable. Shipping companies face fivefold increase in pollution fines Australian state government wants fines of over $9 million following latest bunker spill. Singapore prices buck firming trend Demand for bunker fuel in Singapore weak compared to other key Asian ports. Swedish exporter warns of ECA impact Holmen Paper says higher bunker costs may force it to cut back on use of marine transport. New ship joins Seattle's clean fuels scheme Hapag Lloyd ship launched in 2009 also using 'eco speed' to cut emissions. Glencore receives acceptance of 2.7 million Chemoil shares The global commodities trader does not intend to extend offer beyond the closing date. Bominflot appoints bunker trader UBT promotes bunker traders DNV unveils new container ship concept Designed to reduce fuel usage while maximising transport capacity.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

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MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.

Livorno

The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)

Valencia

In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel

PORTS

The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

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

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

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