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BRIEFS

December 1, 2011

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*Shipping News* Baltic index rises for second day The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, rose for a second session on Tuesday helped by firmer bookings on the larger capesizes. Fremantle Ports says 48-hour strike will impact retailers in holiday period Fremantle Ports, which operates the harbour servicing Western Australian state capital Perth, said a planned 48-hour strike from today may affect A$144 million (S$186 million) worth of trade. Knightsbridge may sell two of its supertankers, says CEO Knightsbridge Tankers Ltd may sell two of its four supertankers and invest in dry- bulk shipping, betting returns from hauling coal and iron ore will rebound before those for carrying oil. Tanker surplus in Persian Gulf swells

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Cosco ups rates $200/TEU Asia-Europe, $600/TEU east coast South America Maersk demands higher rates ex-Asia to Caribbean, Latin America CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC levy rate hikes from mid-December and January Troubled Horizon settles with holdout shippers for US$13.75 million Hanjin increases rates US$200/TEU from Asia to north Europe-West Africa Maersk scraps new ICON service to merge it into 'Daily Maersk' scheme Hong Kong Pavilion opens at Marintec China 2011 in Shanghai CTSA to raise currency fee seven per cent from January 1 Emirates Shipping hits Mombasa, Dar es Salaam with congestion surcharges Logwin offers 'red carpet' fashion logistics, lifestyle products in Asia Amsterdam prepares for 9-fold growth in eco-friendly biomass by 2020 DP World eyes Africa for expansion, plans logistics park at London Gateway Zhongshan Bonded Logistics Centre domestic cargo value tops in Guangdong Hainan's port throughput increases 14.3pc in first 10 months Qantas increases capacity from Perth to Western Australia China air hub bidder Chicago Rockford Airport seeks new chief Dalian Airlines gets preliminary approval for operation

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Cochin-Male ferry service proposed ICS stresses on clear mandate for IMO to tackle shipping emissions Safmarine announces changes to Prime 2 (Icon) service WIN service makes maiden call at Port Pipavav IGTPL hauls Customs to court on SEZ issue Mundra Port delivers record 62,718 tonnes of coal in a day Arshiya Rail Infrastructure to commence ex-im container operations on Chennai-Bengaluru circuit EDI introduced at ICD-Ankleshwar CAB estimates cotton exports at 80 lakh bales

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NOVEMBER 30, 2011
ICTSI Subic Bay terminal in partnership with logistics provider The Subic Bay International Terminal Corp (SBITC), a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) operating the Subic Bay freeport container terminal, has si... Alpha Industrial buys logistics property near Munich Alpha Industrial, a logistics and industrial properties investor, developer and manager, is building up its presence in Munich. Having launched the München Ost Logistikpark in Plie... Russian Railways and Alstom Transport sign agreement A memorandum of cooperation has been signed between Russian Railways and Alstom Transport on the application of lean manufacturing technologies. The cooperation will be maintained ... Network Rail purchases Hydrex Rail Network Rail Infrastructure has completed the purchase of the assets of the rail division of Hydrex Equipment (UK) from administrators KPMG. Hydrex is the largest provider of road-... Airland Project exclusive WWPC member in Denmark Airland Logistics, founded in Kastrup near Copenhagen in 1975, and its project division Airland Project, have been appointed as exclusive members of the Worldwide Project Consortiu... Augustin Network opens new site in southern Germany Augustin Network has expanded its network with a further site in Ettlingen near Karlsruhe (Germany). The main focus of the branch is on the parts and complete loads for tarp and co... Stena Line deploys new ships on new route Stena Line's new GBP 80 million Loch Ryan port and terminal facility in Cairnryan has been officially opened by Scotland's first minister Alex Salmond and Stena Line chairman Dan S... Brussels airport confident despite global freight trend Brussels airport has also been hit by the worldwide negative air cargo trend. Although it posted an increase of 4% over last month, 1.2% less cargo was transported than in the like... K+N wins Hill-Rom emerging global partnership award Hill-Rom Holdings, a medical equipment manufacturer, presented its emerging global partnership award to Kuehne + Nagel at its American supplier conference held in Indianapolis IN r... Partnerships and innovation key to growth in Mena aviation The International Air Transport Association (Iata) called for cooperation among aviation stakeholders in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena), to master the challenges of growth... Turkish Cargo improves paperless freight handling The freight department of Turkish Airlines recently expanded and extended by three years an agreement first signed in 1999 with Traxon Europe, a provider of electronic communicatio... Rail cargo volumes in Germany back to pre-crisis levels In the first three quarters of the year, domestic and foreign rail companies transported 238 million t of goods in the German rail network. According to information from the German... AA flies on under chapter 11 and new CEO The parent company AMR of the US carrier American Airlines is replacing its CEO, with Thomas Gorton how heading the company and his predecessor Gerard Arpey retiring with immediate... George Karras celebrates 25 years with Contargo George Karras, Contargo's sales director for Europe, celebrated his 25th anniversary with the company in November. Karras began his career as sales and operations manager in Rotter...

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NOVEMBER 30, 2011
Marad unveils designs for America's Marine Highways vessels Estonian shipyard to build four wind farm service catamarans Study sees hope for continued shipbuilding at Avondale Shipyards Siemens launches new OSV diesel electric system in U.S. market STX OSV Langsten to build research vessel for Norwegian Defense Logistics Organization Carrier unveils breakthrough in container refrigeration Rolls-Royce to design and equip PaxOcean PSV pair Damen Shipyards books order for two Twin Axe wind farm support vessels

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NOVEMBER 30, 2011
Bellingham aviation director retiring following 29 years at post Over ninety Crowley vessels honored with CSA awards Cafe @ Marina now open at Port of Everett Waterfront Center New post-Panamax cranes arrive at Port of Seattle terminal VT Halter Marine nets deal to build offshore supply vessels

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NOVEMBER 30, 2011
EXCLUSIVE: Calls for regulation of armed guards as crews put at risk Rapidly-growing maritime security sector must be controlled, says Redfour chief DryShips faces class action lawsuit over investors' losses Disgruntled shareholders target George Economou, Pankaj Khanna, Deutsche Bank and Merrill Lynch among others Slow steaming is here to stay for VLCCs Still more pain to come for the tanker sector but volatility could surprise the market, says ACM Shipping chief executive Minoan Line blames Greek financial crisis for dip in Adriatic-Aegean trade Company posts $30m loss for first nine months EXCLUSIVE: Owners advised to take the initiative on restructuring Struggling businesses urged to be proactive in raising problems with their lenders Hanjin fires rates salvo on Asia-Europe routes South Korean carrier follows CMA CGM move to push up rates Oltmann has an eye for a bargain Schnäppchenfonds III is almost fully invested VLCC secondhand values drop to all-time low on Baltic Exchange index Asset values for five-year-old very large crude carriers keep falling amid poor daily spot market earnings so far this year Sernam seeks industry partner Sector consolidation said to be 'unavoidable in a difficult economic environment' EXCLUSIVE: Greek-UK shipping axis 'flourishing' but could be strengthened Maritime London says guarantees for non-doms make UK 'an attractive alternative' KG funds risk 'capsizing' in second wave of financial restructuring Slump in boxship charter rates raises bankruptcy fears for German funds Assume nothing The level of ignorance regarding shipping matters among senior figures in the climate change debate is worrying Crowded house China's decision to consolidate its shipyards could prove a mixed blessing Bringing Portland back to life The huge enclosed harbour lying in the lee of Portland Bill was once a scene of dereliction. Now it is thriving OECD numbers confirm sharpness of third-quarter slowdown Countries in Europe suffered most, with exports and imports falling in all major European nations in the third quarter High claims force Japan P&I Club to buck IG trend Club opts for loan rather than premium hike Colourful remarks require a black-and-white response UK Chamber of Shipping would like to put right Idarat Maritime's Christopher Ledger Eurozone break-up would undermine shipping The EU has become an important player in international maritime policy and economics. Any diminution of that role could have a significant impact on the industry OECD sounds alarm over weakening trade growth Governments urged to prevent euro debt crisis from spreading and to restore weakening global activity Study of vessels' scrap values illustrates decline in ship prices Analysis identifies numbers of ships of three main ship types valued at demolition values Agents call time over ports funding stalemate Decade-long controversy on the brink of boiling over Can one man change the habits of centuries? Wilbur Ross hopes for smooth landing as he invests in shipping ventures Höegh LNG secures $288m for two new regasification vessels Despite slim third-quarter loss, Oslo LNG specialist is optimistic about opportunities Booming box leasing industry invests in record number of new containers Lessors cashed in as sharp downturn of 2009 gave way to 2010 surge in demand Moody's reviews ratings for NYK and MOL Downgrade mooted amid slump in world economy and shipping markets Norwegian Car Carriers sees modest market recovery Quarterly loss deepens due to impairment of two vessels

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NOVEMBER 30, 2011
Houston gets dredge money DREDGING contractor Great Lakes Dredge and Dock has won a $7.8M contract to maintain the Houston Ship Channel Reverse split plans mount DEPRESSED share pricing is continuing to force listed shipping companies to pursue reverse stock splits, with NewLead Holdings now joining the queue GL pushes LNG fuel CLASSIFICATION society GL today forecast that ship efficiency and LNG fuels will be two major areas for maritime research in the current decade Orders spark STX OSV share jump SINGAPORE-listed Norwegian shipbuilder STX OSV's shares rose when trading opened today, after new orders surprised analysts who thought that slowing economic growth would harm its business Arms shipment seized CUSTOMS agents in the Philippines have seized a box loaded with ammunition at Cebu's port Norwegian Car Carriers suffers impairment loss NOCC TODAY said impairment losses on two shortsea vessels have dragged it to deep overall losses for 3Q2011 DFDS picking up SeaFrance passengers DFDS HAS is today adding a fourth ferry to its Dover/Dunkirk line to handle extra traffic caused by the freezing of SeaFrance's Dover/Calais sailings Höegh LNG drops to losses A SHARP increase in net expenses dropped Höegh LNG into $2M in net losses in 3Q11, from $0.1M in profits in last year's period Tight tonnage sends Suezmaxes up SPOT RATES for Suezmax tankers are rising because of a tighter supply of tonnage, shipbroker and analyst sources said today Seadrill bullish despite derivatives loss SEADRILL said today market conditions are now favourable in all its segments, but its 3Q11 interims were hit by a loss on the financial derivatives market OPDR upgrades box fleet EUROPE'S shortsea carrier OPDR said today it will add 1,500 new boxes to its equipment fleet over coming months RG files for bankruptcy RG LINE, a Finnish company that operated ferries linking Vaasa in Finland with Umea in Sweden, has filed for bankruptcy protection Second Newcastle coal terminal proposed HUNTER Ports of Australia has proposed the development of a A$2.5Bn ($2.49Bn) coal terminal at Newcastle Oz shipping slams Botany management SHIPPING Australia has criticised Patrick for renewing handling restrictions at its Port Botany terminal because of congestion Tight regulations a threat? TIGHT regulations would pose the biggest threat to the trading of physical freight contracts next year, a drybulk conference has heard

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NOVEMBER 30, 2011
Ocean Carriers Face Prolonged Slump, Alphaliner Says Alphaliner expects most container shipping lines to lose more money in the fourth quarter than they did in the third... Global Ship Lease Gets Loan Waiver Extension Global Ship Lease said its bankers agreed to waive for a further year a requirement that the container ship-owner's loans... Damco Names Frost Europe CEO Damco, the consolidated logistics brand of the A. P. Moller-Maersk group, named Flemming Frost as its new CEO for Europe.... House, Truckers Seek to Block HOS Change Trucking companies urged Congress on Wednesday to block proposed changes to truck driver work hours, arguing tighter restrictions would backfire... Hanjin Boosts Asia-Europe Rates Hanjin Shipping joined other carriers trying to boost pricing on the deeply troubled Asia-Europe lanes on Wednesday, announcing it will... Container Leasing Industry Regains Market Share, Study Says The global container leasing industry regained market share last year and in the first half of 2011 that it had... Trans-Pacific Rates Hit 23-Month Low Spot freight rates for shipping a 40-foot container across the Pacific during the last week fell to the lowest level... Executive Says Asian Disasters Won't Spur Supply Chain Shakeup Auto giants won't make wholesale changes to their supply chains despite natural disasters in Asia causing global reprucussions on output,... Emirates Shipping Sets Congestion Fees at African Ports Emirates Shipping Line is imposing port congestion surcharges on all inbound containers handled at Mombasa, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam,...

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NOVEMBER 30, 2011
Merchandise trade growth stalls in most major economies in Q3 11 In an ominous sign of worst things to come for ocean carriers, merchandise trade growth slowed strongly in most major economies in the third quarter of 2011 compared ... Horizon settles with Puerto Rico shippers US Jones Act carrier Horizon Lines has entered into a settlement agreement with all of the remaining significant shippers who opted out of the Puerto Rico direct ... Rena: box removal halted by swell A heavy sea swell off the North Island, New Zealand, Bay of Plenty shore put a stop to discharging containers from the stricken boxship Rena today; the salvors ... New transpac slot exchange to enhance on-time integrity Maersk Line and the Grand Alliance (GA) have announced a slot exchange agreement which will see Denmark-headquartered Maersk Line take slots on the Laem Chabang-Los ... UK public sector strike to hit ports and airports Said to be the 'biggest walkout for three generations' a 24-hour strike by two million UK public sector workers has closed 90% of schools, and could ... Carriers get serious about increasing rates in Asia/Europe tradelane It has been confirmed that Coscon, K Line, Yang Ming and Hanjin will stop their NE4 service between Asia and Northern Europe at the beginning of December. The service ... COP-17: shipping not a 'cash cow' That was the message that the International Chamber of Shipping [ICS] argued, yesterday in the lobby of the UN climate change conference COP-17 summit in Durban, ... China and India will drive growth According to new research by professional services network and UK 'big-four' accountants Ernst & Young [in co-operation with Oxford Economics], by 2020, ...

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NOVEMBER 30, 2011
Scorpio strikes Emanuele Lauro-led tanker owner plots public offering in anticipation of another product carrier order. Shareholders target DryShips George Economou's US-listed shipping empire under attack in the US amid allegations of dirty dealings and dilutive offerings. World Fuel hunts U-Ming US Marshals race to seize Taiwanese bulker as US-listed bunker giant attempts to claw back overdue bill. MJLF broker eyes NEWL seat US-listed owner's stock sinks 18% as shareholders prepare to vote on election and stock split amid talk of ship sales. DB spots container recovery CSCL, Hanjin and OOIL are poised to profit as 'discipline' may cure rocky rates and painful price war, analysts say. U-Sea Bulk to delist Owner plans full takeover of Nasdaq OMX-listed owner by the end of the year as part of merger with Ultrabulk. Otto pens new alliance Singapore-listed shipbuilder and owner splashes cash on joint venture with Limin Marine. GSL gets loans breather Lenders back shipowner by agreeing to push back loan-to-value test. ISL closes in on two Dubai-based International Shipping and Logistics, part owned by Tata Steel and Japan's NYK, lining up a pair of bulkers. ICS in talking mood International Chamber of Shipping wants in on the emissions debate as long as IMO is there. Minoan stays negative Troubled Greek economy and higher fuel costs put paid to ferry line's profit. Damen secures seismic pair Dutch yard group bags contract for research and support vessels from domestic owner Groen. HUBLine seeks funds Kuala Lumpur-listed shipowner looks to shore up balance sheet with fundraiser amidst losses. Jinhai lands bulker double Chinese shipyard books 64,000-dwt supramax with option for another from Greek owner.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2011
ICS, OxFam, WWF seek mandate for IMO on ship CO2 Groups join to lobby the UN Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa (COP 17) to get the International Maritime Organization clear guidance in area of shipping emissions. Horizon reaches $13.75 million settlement Horizon Lines announced Tuesday it had reached a $13.75 million settlement with the remainining shippers who opted out of a class action settlement it and other liner companies to Puerto Rico had entered into in 2009. Crowley discontinues one ro/ro service Hanjin raising Asia export rates

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NOVEMBER 30, 2011
Oil climbs on boosted European liquidity Futures climbed as central banks of US, euro region, Canada, the UK, Japan and Switzerland cut the cost of emergency funding for European banks. Ecology approves oil spill readiness plan Plan enrolls nearly all large cargo and passenger ships, commercial fish-processing vessels and oil tankers, as well as some fuel barges. Fujairah IFO prices continue to climb Demand now mostly for 3.50% sulphur IFO in the Middle Eastern hub and 4.50% sulphur product offered at a small discount. Minoan Lines hit by high fuel prices and economic turmoil Bunker costs up by 18% year-on-year. Bunker prices climbing in 'quiet' European markets Strike could disrupt Piraeus operations. High-viscosity fuel oil offers 'linked to sulphur cap' Traders say refiner appears 'not deem it worthwhile' to blend high viscosity parcels to new sulphur specs. Aegean starts operations at strategic location Company told Bunkerworld conference in May that new anchorage will offer 'an excellent alternative' to Gibraltar and Algeciras. Party leaders fail to support bunker plans Opponents of plans to open Gibraltar's Eastern Anchorage to bunker operations sense victory. Mid-week bunker prices firming across Asian hubs Demand slack across major Asian bunker ports on Wednesday. Fuel cell technology needs 'further development' 'A number of non-trivial technological and regulatory barriers' need to be overcome, says Pike Research. DNV: Thousands of LNG-fuelled ships to be on order by 2020 'Years of innovation and concept development are leading to real change.' Brightoil to boost operations in 2012 Supplier plans to add 10 bunker tankers of 6,8000 dwt to its fleet. Australian supplier 'guarantees' compliance with new sulphur limit Average sulphur content of its fuel over the past 12 months has been around 2.50%, says IBS. Cost the 'main challenge' towards greener shipping When environmental efforts come at a cost, there is a need to review how to 'best share the bill,' says Maersk Line executive. Another law firm to investigate Andatee Andatee CEO buyout proposal comes under greater scrutiny.

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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

Visual Sailing List

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

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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