BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

May 2, 2011

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*Shipping News* Escalation of violence feared in piracy war THE response to Somali piracy had so far seen a relatively codified game of cat-and-mouse play out on the Indian Ocean but experts fear a dangerous escalation is underway. STX Group mulls Hong Kong listing for Dalian yard STX Group may sell shares in its Chinese shipyard in Hong Kong, making the unit the first South Korean-controlled company to trade in the city. TUI seeks to divest stake in Hapag-Lloyd to focus on tourism GERMANY'S TUI AG, the owner of Europe's largest travel firm TUI Travel, is seeking to exit its stake in container shipping group Hapag-Lloyd to focus on tourism activities. VLCC profits to drop even further

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Inner Mongolia's Hongshan Logistics Park starts railway operation Shandong provincial ports first quarter throughput increases 18pc Qingdao to set up North China's first cross-strait farm produce trading centre Zhoushan port's first quarter box throughput up 46.8pc PD Ports welcomes third BG Freight Line weekly link More truckload capacity becomes available in US, but still limited Specialised ship lubricants 'needed' for slow steaming, green laws Over regulation feared: Weighing risks of weighing loaded containers BA, Iberia cargo units to report to International Airlines Group Emirates Skycargo offers Lucknow-Dubai-Lucknow interline service 2010 Fort Worth air cargo grows 24pc, but falls short of pre-downturn highs

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Efforts on to secure release of remaining Asphalt Venture crew GE Shipping takes delivery of Kamsarmax dry bulk carrier MSC's rate restoration on India-East Africa trade lane from May 16 Pipavav Shipyard, UK firm tie-up to build aircraft carriers for Navy Piracy issue to be taken up at IMO meet next month: DG Shipping Cashew kernel exports drop 5 pc in FY11 Quality barrier may hit imports of tyres, tubes Major Ports to move towards'landlord port' model: MoS MbPT 'A' wins Shipping Shield cricket tournament MPT defers bid evaluation for iron ore terminal Orissa asked to identify new site for Kolkata Port's transloading facility Residential land allotment scheme for employees being formulated: KPT Concor offering attractive discounts to boost Shalimar terminal traffic Railways registers 8.17 pc rise in 2010-11 freight earnings Transporters threaten to go off roads Barring TRIPS, no other decision acceptable to us: Sharma Indo-Pak trade to cross $10 bn in three years: Fieo Pawar, Food Ministry differ over wheat exports The madness of the crowd, & we, the rational individuals

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APRIL 29, 2011
Ethiopian to serve Chennai and Beijing Effective tomorrow (30 April), Ethiopian Airlines will extend its daily Addis Ababa ' Mumbai service to Chennai, its third destination in India (after New Delhi). Next month, the a... Dongfeng Motor Co and Schmitz Cargobull sign LOI Dongfeng Motor Company Ltd, China's largest automobile joint venture, has officially signed a letter of intent (LOI) about a semitrailer cooperation project with the Germ... Palestinian Authority to plan new airport in Jerusalem According to local media, the Palestinian Authority is planning to open an international airport near Jerusalem by 2014. The USD 340 million project, which the authority is asking ... New contract for BLS Cargo The private Swiss freight railway BLS Cargo has landed a contract to transport waste paper from Kehl, near Offenburg (Germany) to Perlen, where the Swiss paper mill Perlen Papier A... USA: Perella Weinberg Partners' affiliate to acquire AIG Rail Services Perella Weinberg Partners and American International Group Inc (AIG) announced that an affiliate of Perella Weinberg Partners' Asset Based Value strategy has entered into a definit... Alaska Railroad offers Port MacKenzie extension works on the first section Alaska Railroad tenders Port MacKenzie extension works, following the publication of the final environmental impact statement. The 32 mile (about 51 km) rail extension will link th... Germany: more trucks on toll roads Germany's Federal Office for Freight Transport reported that trucks of over 12 t drove a total of 6.6 billion km on the country's toll roads in the first quarter of 2011. This equa... American Airlines applies for additional Brazil frequencies American Airlines has filed an application with the US Department of Transportation for the right to fly ten additional US ' Brazil weekly frequencies from its Miami (FL)... Essar Ports looks for a third-party cargo Essar Ports, the captive port facility of the India-based Ruias Group, is looking at tapping merchant (third-party) cargo to ramp up its volume. Essar Ports, which is being spun of... DP World tackles problems at ICTT At a recent meeting the Cochin Port Trust has assured the exporter community that their problems - increasing shipping costs and delays in cargo handling - consequent to opening of... Diehl: Thorsten Munk new head of logistics and purchasing The forwarding company Diehl recently entrusted the management its logistics and purchasing business fields to Thorsten Munk. He previously served as general manager at Star Distri... Port of Rotterdam: total throughput stable ' containers bullish The port of Rotterdam reported that its Q1/2011 throughput amounted to 107 million t, which is about the same as that of the same quarter in 2010. In comparison with last year's st... New name for commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN The international growth strategy of the commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN should be refleceted in the company's name. This is the reason why MAN is altering its name. The vehicl... Aramex with higher revenue and profit in Q1/2011 The Middle East-based logistics and CEP service provider Aramex revealed that the company revenue grew by 12% during Q1/2011, despite "unrest in a number of its core markets in the... Ceva Logistics signs four-year agreement with Coswell in Italy Ceva Logistics, a leading global supply chain management company, has signed a four-year agreement with Coswell, a company specialized in the production and sale of consumer packag...

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APRIL 29, 2011
Brazil's Alianca to built two Ulstein X-bow PSV's for CBO BIMCO publishes radioactivity risk clause for time charter parties

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APRIL 29, 2011
NOAA set to sign off on Port of Newport facility US rail freight traffic sees gains during week Top Ships taking back vessel from charterer Court slashes Horizon fine from $45 million to $15 million Horizon Lines releases first quarter numbers

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APRIL 29, 2011
SITC International posts $23.4m profit as higher costs squeeze margins Intra-Asia operator orders two 1,100 teu boxships with options for six more Horizon Lines averts bankruptcy as government reduces price-fixing fine The $45m criminal fine imposed on the company to be reduced to $15m Hyundai Heavy Industries' profit jumps 21% in first quarter Strong performance in shipbuilding, rebound in China's construction market boost earnings Brad Berman joins Holland & Knight Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry executive director moves to maritime law firm Cosco posts loss of $77.3m as dry bulk business drags performance Declining volumes and low freight rates trip up world's leading dry bulk fleet operator

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APRIL 29, 2011
Top takes back tanker NASDAQ-listed Top Ships has repossessed one of its product tankers and rechartered a bulker at a much lower rate DryShips exercises options DRYSHIPS subsidiary Ocean Rig has exercised two of its ultra-deepwater drillship options and closed its previously announced $1.1Bn debt restructuring Horizon liquidity halved JONES ACT box carrier Horizon Lines lost almost twice as much as expected in its first quarter, while liquidity was squeezed by stricter payment terms

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APRIL 29, 2011
Marad Offers $9.8 Million in Shipyard Grants The Maritime Administration will take applications until June 14 for a new round of small shipyard grants. There is... US Railroads, UTU Reach Tentative Contract Deal Major U.S. railroads and the United Transportation Union, reached a tentative five-year contract agreement that runs through December 2014. ... Customs to Test Automated Manifests U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Monday will begin pilot-testing automated ocean and rail manifest systems designed for the Automated... Norfolk Southern Starts Building Memphis Hub Norfolk Southern Railroad is starting to build its Memphis Regional Intermodal Facility, planned as a western anchor of its latest... Deadly Storms Leave Transport Struggling Alabama and other states nearby are trying to clear away debris that hampers transportation systems and to restore power to... Container Ship Charter Rates Retreat Container ship charter rates are retreating as a wave of newly-built ships entering the market dulls ocean carriers' appetite for... Brokers Urge Precise Language in Food Rule The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America cautioned the Food and Drug Administration to use care in its... Japan Disaster Hits Caterpillar Global Output Caterpillar, a major global manufacturer of industrial, agricultural and transportation equipment including for trucking and rail markets, said it is... Losses Widen for Horizon Lines in First Quarter Horizon Lines, already trying to stave off bankruptcy protection, said first quarter losses widened as China-West Coast service got off... Carrier Behavior As container lines sought to solidify their recovery last fall and shippers looked to build on their gains of 2010,... Pursuing a Claim: Set-Off vs. Suing Q: I have more than 48 years of experience in this industry, and I disagree with your advice to the... Beating the Odds With container carriers trying to muscle into their markets, it'd be natural to think roll-on, roll-off carriers would be losing... China's Engine of Growth Ocean car carrier executives have been working overtime to reschedule sailings across their global networks after the catastrophic earthquake, tsunami... About Scale If you want a good snapshot of the direction of the U.S. economy, the progression of business at UPS is... MSC Boosts Bunker Surcharges on US Imports Mediterranean Shipping Co. will increase its bunker fuel surcharges June 1 on all U.S. imports from northern Europe, Scandinavia, the...

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APRIL 29, 2011
Samudera ahead on volume and profit Softship strengthens southern hemisphere coverage APM T Pipavav posts strong Q1 11 results Horizon Lines saved from insolvency

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APRIL 29, 2011
Burk issues offshore alert Veteran equity analyst initiates coverage of offshore stocks following pilgrimage to Canaccord Genuity. Horizon hit by CEO switch Retired CEO takes a bite out of New York-listed liner operator's bottom line with $2.3m severance package. DRYS nears 'next phase' George Economou expects drilling wing to seal public listing in "the next couple of months" after exercising drillship options at SHI. Top repossesses tanker Evangelos Pistiolis squares up for big money battle with Antonio Zacchello as he signs deals for a couple of vessels with leading charterers. Havila stays in the red Oslo-listed company posts a first quarter loss but beats last year. Oz dockers won't budge Last ditch negotiations fail to resolve impasse over pay. Courage heading for loss Singapore listed bulk carrier owner warns of poor performance through first quarter. Hyundai up by a fifth The world's largest shipbuilder saw profits lifted by new orders. New5 in Numb3rs Another Bocimar capesize it cut adrift while Sammy Ofer is racking up boxship newbuildings. Stealthgas offloads vessel Harry Vafias-led tanker owner continues fleet revamp. How to be a jolly owner Straightforward advice on the work ' life balance, a search for steel and a manga goddess appears to get in the way. Star Reefers slumps in first Kristian Siem-controlled reefer operator makes a poor start to 2011 with net profits down one-third. Chemoil set for good start Singapore-listed bunker supplier, part owned by Glencore, exports to report a strong first quarter profit. SITC back on order trail Yang Shaopeng-led liner operator returns to China's Yangfan Group for up to eight feeder containerships.

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APRIL 29, 2011
TAPA steps up campaign against cargo theft The Transported Asset Protection Association has initiated a campaign this week designed to improve collaboration among its members, and enhance the protection of so-called "high-value theft targeted" (HVTT) assets in the transportation supply chai... DB Schenker makes inroads into Russian auto market ZAO Schenker, the Russian operation of DB Schenker Logistics, has started a business unit in Kaluga. Kaluga is considered a fast-growing economic region, especially with regard to the automotive sector. "Our existing collaboration with the market p... Alliance wants higher food aid commitment in FAC In a letter this week to U.S. State Department Undersecretary Robert Hormats, the Alliance for Global Food Security urged higher food aid commitments in the new Food Aid Convention (FAC) being developed by donor countries. The alliance pointed out ... Commerce secretary touts U.S.-South Korea trade U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke is leading a bipartisan congressional delegation in South Korea this week to show the benefits of the pending U.S.-South Korea free trade agreement for American companies. "For the United States, implementation o... ABS to build ship model center in Maine Ship classification society American Bureau of Shipping plans to establish a computer-based ship-modeling center in Brunswick, Maine, at a commercial park being developed at the former Naval Air Station Brunswick. The new facility will initially be... MarAd: $9.8 million in grants for small shipyards The U.S. Maritime Administration's Office of Shipyards and Marine Engineering said it has $9.8 million in grants for capital and related improvements for qualified small shipyards. The agency said the grant funds may also be used for maritime trai... Ardmore charters more tankers Tanker company Ardmore Shipping Ltd. has taken over contracts for two newbuild vessels from Hellespont Group and has agreed in a separate deal to charter in two vessels from Hellespont. Ardmore, based in Cork, Ireland, has agreed to take over the n... China COSCO reports first quarter loss China COSCO Holdings said it had a net loss attributable to shareholders of 503 million yuan renminbi ($77.5 million) in the first quarter of 2011 compared with a profit of 883 million RMB in the first quarter of 2010. The company said first quart... Justice Department fine slashed Correction: Maersk AE6/TP6 service A story Thursday incorrectly said Maersk Line has dropped the TP6 leg of its transpacific service network. A Maersk spokesperson said in an e-mail to customers: "the TP6 remains one of our flagship services on the transpacific. There are no changes...

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APRIL 29, 2011
Bunker prices lower in the Americas Crude futures reach 31-month high after consumer spending signaled fuel demand may climb. On course to launch world's largest kite-powered vessel Cargill's vision is to nourish a growing world population, by producing fuel in the most sustainable and efficient way possible. Sustainable Shipping Awards: Deadline for submissions Awards help organisations and individuals grow their reputation and provide a real competitive advantage for business. Fujairah fuel oil prices mixed Deliveries available for supply up to and including May 13 in Cape Town. Rotterdam market stable Only a small number of enquiries in Hamburg. DNVPS issues bunker alert update on Mumbai Extremely high cat fines found in samples from a further four vessels bunkered in Mumbai. Serious off-spec incident 'a wake-up call' Supplier rules out cat fine contamination in supply chain and 'will be taking precautions' in the future. Hedging strategy boosts cruise lines Q1 results Royal Caribbean Cruises says hedging 'largely offset' bunker price rises. Older vessels sidelined by bunker prices Reefer operator says it is 'uneconomical for owners of older, less efficient vessels' to take ships out of lay-up. Price of bunkers in Busan soars to 33-month high Demand for bunkers average at most key Asian ports on Friday. Off-shore West Africa service ready to start Lukoil-Bunker subsidiary targeting fishing fleets and transit vessels. Suria Capital posts higher profit in 2010 On higher earnings from port operations, logistics and bunkering services. South Korean ports see 'tight' bunker avails Only GS Caltex is offering to the spot market, traders say. Singapore fuel oil stocks hit new high Fuel oil inventories at 23.189 million barrels for the week ended April 27. Chemoil anticipates 'strong' return to profit Estimates Q1 net profit to be 'in excess' of $20 million.

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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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