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BRIEFS

September 2, 2011

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*Shipping News* Jurong Port to run new Offshore Marine Centre for three years JURONG Port Pte Ltd has been named by JTC Corporation as the operator and manager of the Offshore Marine Centre (OMC) for the next three years. China's Cosco to merge freight units China's Cosco Group will merge its dry bulk freight units to improve its bargaining power with ship owners, as it struggles with a severe market downturn and payment disputes that have tainted its reputation. Europe ports gain from Baltic trade surge Russia and other Baltic Sea states are cushioning Europe's biggest container ports from the worst of the region's debt crisis as their booming economies more than compensate for slowing growth in countries using the euro. Brazil's Vale in talks to engage Chinese ore carriers long term

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CMA CGM joins Maersk's positive outlook for modestly good year FESCO Transport Group launches direct Russia-Xiamen Service TSA unveils revenue index, says it's complementary to SCFI rate setting Drewry's box shop league tables pose terminal problems of selection Hong Kong's Kerry to open 10,000-square metre logistics centre in Hanoi Maersk reefer fleet ships bananas from Ecuador to Odessa via Algeciras Manzhouli exports consumables, auto to Russia soar 61pc in first half APM Terminals to build new container terminal in Costa Rica MSC to launch Australian/New Zealand-America Oceania Express service 'K' Line enhances its eastern India service with NYK, RCL, Samudera Panalpina starts intra-Asia trucking from China to southeast Asia DP World marks Eid end of Ramadan by gift-giving at Al Hamriya port US military paid US$720 million in late box charges, war losses lead India to build ports to fight mounting delays, strikes and backlogs UPS latest air-oriented logistics firm to chase cargo in western China Zhengzhou-Luxembourg-Prague-Shanghaicargo cargo flights launched Tianjin Airlines launches Erdos-Hohhot-Manzhouli service

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Boxship orders on a roll China-Med spot rates continue surge CMA CGMs H1 revenue up 8 pc CONTAINERSHIPS drops North Europe-Med loops; to improve Baltic, UK runs Government to restrict entry of ships over 25 years of age Green taxes won't work: Shippers HAMBURG SUD expands presence in West Coast Central America Humen port to connect South-East Asia, Japan, North Korea, Taiwan KMTC LINE (HK) adds Hong Kong to KISK service MOL hikes intra-Asia rates MoS issues guidelines for deployment of armed guards on merchant vessels Tanker fleet to grow three times demand: Clarkson India, S. Africa to strive for $ 15 bn trade by 2014 Asian terminal capacity utilisation projected to surge JNPT observes Sadbhavana Day KoPT commences transloading operations at Konica Sandheads MbPT Deputy Secretary retires SPM could be in place at New Mangalore Port by May Work in progress to deepen Vallarpadam terminal draught Air India's freighter mismatch impacting cargo biz: Report Gujarat govt striving to boost SMEs Be part of the anti-corruption movement

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
Strong Swiss franc: Astag calls for stimulus programme The possible recession and continued strong franc are also causing problems for the Swiss transport business. The main issues are the drastically dwindling margins in business abro... APM Terminals to build port project in Costa Rica APM Terminals has signed a USD 992 million 33-year concession contract with the Costa Rican government to design, finance, construct, operate and maintain the new Moin Container Te... Port of Long Beach to renew lease with Toyota The Long Beach board of harbor commissioners recently gave the go-ahead to a USD 240 million, 20-year lease renewal with Toyota Motor Sales, keeping a major hub for one of the worl... OOCL orders two super-postpanamax gantry cranes for KAOCT OOCL recently announced that two super-postpanamax gantry cranes will be installed at OOCL Kaohsiung Container Terminal (KAOCT) in Kaohsiung port (Taiwan). The crane procurement is... FAA proposes civil penalty against Capital Cargo The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a USD 298,500 civil penalty against Capital Cargo International Airlines (CCIA) of Orlando FL, for allegedly operating eight ... ATCO harmonises European air traffic controller licensing Yesterday marked the entry into force of new European rules for the licensing and medical certification of air traffic controllers (ATCO). EU Commission directive 805/2011 creates ... Brunswick Rail acquires Proftrans Brunswick Rail, Russia's leading railcar operating lessor, has purchase the rail operator Proftrans, which specialises in the transport of metal by rail. The company's rail fleet c... Iberia boosts services to Equatorial Guinea As part of its expansion in Africa, the Spanish carrier Iberia has added one weekly flight between Madrid and Malabo in Equatorial Guinea. The airline now operates six weekly retur... Swiss track access prices see double hike Swiss track access prices are to be raised in two steps, from January 2013 and January 2017, as was decided by the government yesterday (Wednesday). The additional annual income of... Kerry Logistics opens new Hanoi centre Kerry Logistics is continuing its expansion in Vietnam, opening a new logistics centre in Hanoi. The 10,000 sqm facility will focus on providing a broad range of services for the e... Globe Express Services opens Miami, Guangzhou and Suzhou locations Globe Express Services (Overseas Group), one of the world's 85 largest logistics providers, has added three new locations to its network, namely in Miami FL (USA), Guangzhou and Su... Norbert Dentressangle posts strong sales and profit growth The French transport and logistics group Norbert Dentressangle ended the first six months of 2011 with strong sales and profit growth. Sales jumped by 21.9% - from EUR 1.4 to 1.706... Ralf Steinhilber new Bizerba director Ralf Steinhilber has been the new director of food processing at Bizerba since 1 August. Bizerba is a global provider of professional weighing, labelling, information and food serv... UPS: electric vehicles replace diesel trucks UPS has purchased 100 all-electric delivery vehicles for deployment in California. The 100 vehicles will be acquired from Electric Vehicles International of Stockton CA, and will r...

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
Vice Admiral Paul Sullivan USN (Ret.) joins Gibbs & Cox board First new series Stena Bulk Suezmax named in Korea Noble exercises option for fourth drillship

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
Port of Olympia-backed FTZ now more business friendly Patrol boat battery gasses send Coast Guardsman to hospital Philippine school built with cargo containers from APL Sept. 11 fallen to be remembered as part of AAPA Annual Convention Port Metro Vancouver points to clean air strategy progress

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
Will China keep Sudan in check? The newly formed South Sudan will have to continue to pay an exorbitant price to get its oil to market Front row seat for Sosrep's casualty debut History in the making as reefer ship Dole America crashed into the 90 ft high Nab Tower in the middle of the Solent Rotterdam Rules mark significant milestone Pressure from the US tipped to bring ratification Case study in rising to the top Award-winning maritime lawyer Helen Noble looks back on a career that has led her to Dublin via Singapore and Sakhalin Small changes make a big difference While regulation has helped drive innovation in emissions management, market forces have also played a role UK anti-corruption watchdog warns industry over bribery Serious Fraud Office issues warning to those who might be tempted to cheat the system The downside of big leaps forward There needs to be the clear-headed perspective that we will not have thought of all possible consequences of using new and unusual technologies DryShips 'very bullish' on offshore drilling investment But executive says share trades at 'steep discount' given valuation of recent takeover bid for rival drilling outfit New index offers box trades hedging benchmark WCI attracting interest from trading houses, carriers and shippers Torm to close LR1 pool Part of effort to take company back into profit Product tanker earnings fall to nine-month low as US gasoline imports slide Diesel trade from US to Europe seeing rising activity STX OSV cashes in on offshore ordering spree Singapore shipyard's prospects have brightened greatly since its November 2010 stock market listing STX OSV gets analysts talking Analysts agree that timing is auspicious to buy into the company, based on the likely continued ordering in the offshore support vessel space STX OSV growth spurt set to continue Singapore-listed shipbuilder targets Brazil and Norway as key growth markets CMA CGM calls on small lines to quit Asia-Europe trades Rodolphe Saadé puts pressure on weaker operators Largest ever vessel carves northern sea route record Sovcomflot tanker Vladimir Tikhonov completes passage in under eight days Drewry casts fresh light on container terminal ownership Equity teu ranking tackles danger of the total teu method creating double counting where more than one operator has a shareholding in the same terminal Golar eyes $120,000 per day LNG shipping rates next year Rising LNG shipping demand expected to push prices up to $135,000 per day by 2013 Wan Hai Lines joins ranks of loss making box lines Most Taiwanese shipping companies performance worse than expected Marco Polo brings contempt of court charge against Credit Agricole New twist in New York Chapter 11 case Bullish sentiment in supramax market unjustified Owners are asking for high rates but charterers are stepping away from the market to put downwards pressure on prices, brokers say Natural attrition The challenge now in the container trades is to pick the next takeover target Stability matters There's no proof that Brussels' removal of the antitrust exemption for box lines in Europe was a net benefit to the customers of maritime trade Intra-Asia conference pushes for rate increase on cargoes to and from Japan New rates to come into effect in October are aimed at partly recovering lost revenue Secondhand sales volumes poised to slow to lowest level in a decade Owners reluctant sell ships as asset values fall Ports warning over security risks Funding cuts put US ports at risk of attack Lloyd's List launches iPad, iPhone version, free to subscribers News on the move ICS urges New Zealand to retain conferences Most competition authorities recognise the benefits of co-operation, says Chamber European Union expected to lift Libya sanctions on Friday Ports of Tripoli, Zuara, Zawiya, Khoms, Ras Lanuf and Marsa El Brega involved

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
BHP to expand coal terminal in Oz BHP BILLITON reportedly plans to spend about $350M to expand the world's largest coal port China asks WTO to reverse cargo ruling BEIJING said today it has appealed an international ruling that its controls on exports of raw materials violate trading rules Bank accused of contempt MARCO Polo Seatrade has asked a New York bankruptcy judge to declare Credit Agricole in contempt for its continued arrest of the tanker Montiron Panamax owners left out PANAMAX bulker owners can only watch as Capesizes go from strength to strength, with few spillover benefits for their sector Capesizes rise to new high CAPESIZE average timecharter rates have surged to a 2011 high, rising $2,942 to hit $19,610 per day, from last week's record of $19,010 Heat's on at Cai Mep THE RUSH by liners and port operators to tap Vietnam's growth has led to intensifying competition at its new deepwater port, Cai Mep LR1 levels soften after all PREDICTIONS that naphtha demand would surge in Asia have failed to take off, as LR1 freight levels softened following the firming of the past two weeks

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
SUNY Maritime College Gets First Female President Former Rear Adm. Wendi Carpenter on Thursday became the first female president of State University of New York Maritime College,... Oil Spill Partially Closes Mobile Shipping Channel The Coast Guard on Thursday closed five miles of the Port of Mobile's shipping channel because of a heavy crude... Railroads' Vehicle Shipments Strongest in Months Major North American railroads saw their carloadings of automobiles and other large equipment rise 5.3 percent last week, to the... Chamber Calls for Multi-Year Transport Bill The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Thursday called on Congress to act more boldly to pass a new long-term transportation... TSA Carriers Seeing "More Robust" Bookings Transpacific Stabilization Agreement carriers have seen "more robust forward bookings and other favorable market signals" since implementing a peak surcharge... GOP Leaders Challenge Obama on Transportation Two key congressional Republicans pushed back at President Obama's over who bears responsibly for stalled transportation spending measures, while agreeing... Firm Develops LNG-Powered Container Ship Japan's IHI said that its wholly owned shipbuilding subsidiary, IHI Marine United, has developed low-emission large container ship that can... Damco Launches Online Carbon Calculator Damco, the combined logistics brand of A.P. Moller-Maersk, launched an online calculator enabling shipper to track the carbon dioxide emissions... Shippers Call for Asia-Pacific Liner Conference Ban Shipper groups, extending their drive against collective ocean carrier actions, are calling on regulators in the Asia-Pacific region to follow... Caribbean Shipowners Implement Peak Surcharge The six-member Caribbean Shipowners Association said Thursday it will implement its planned peak season surcharge on southbound containers to all... Brown Trucking Adds Technology to Track Trailers Regional truckload carrier Brown Trucking is investing in trailer-tracking technology to better manage its fleet and effectively increase capacity. ... Trucker Celadon Adds $100 Million to Credit Line Truckload carrier Celadon Group increased its credit facility to $100 million and reset its credit terms as it eyes future... World Container Index Goes Live The World Container Index went live today, with the first Europe-based assessment of ocean freight rates showing increases on some... US Manufacturing Index Slips Closer to Contraction The Institute of Supply Management's U.S. manufacturing index slipped back 0.3 percentage points in August to its lowest point in... Jacobson Parent Buys Asian Forwarder JHCI Holdings's acquisition of essentially all of the assets of G-Link Express Logistics, a Singapore-based forwarding group, strengthens the third-party... Westports Malaysia Volume Up 17 Percent Westports Malaysia in the first half saw volume rise 17 percent year-over-year to 3.1 million 20-foot container equivalent, as the...

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
GT Nexus shipper council backs Maersk Manifesto TSA hits back at shipper criticism of index ICS urges NZ's PC to preserve status quo UN raises West African piracy as an issue Mombasa losing market share

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
Torm torches LR1 pool Pool pioneer seeks "strategic partnerships" after parting ways with product carrier partner Reederei Nord. Denholm exits Eagle Alan Ginsberg cools fears surrounding future of US-listed bulker owner's fledgling trading arm following sudden departure of top commander. Marco challenges arrest Antonio Zacchello-backed tanker operator turns the tables on senior lender as high-stakes bankruptcy battle brews in the US. EMSA boss to step down A replacement for EMSA's executive director Willem de Ruiter is being sought. New Jewell in ACM's crown London-listed broker confirms the recruitment of MC Shipping finance chief to head up new Dubai venture. Jeddah volumes jump Saudi Red Sea port boosted container numbers in first half, and also handled more ferry traffic. Size stands in Cosco's way Chinese owner's scale and state backing mean companies are less willing to rejig contracts, says Barclays Capital. Raffles raising cash China-based offshore constructor aims to raise $100m from a share issue to existing shareholders. Cape climb will peak soon A surge in capesize rates is nearing the summit with a significant improvement only coming late next year, Jefferies says. Thor Gitta brought in Danish cargoship will offload rice cargo from grounded bulker Angel 1 off Mauritius. Greek scores NSR first Piraeus operator claims 'Blue Ribband' for North Sea Route Mercantile under pressure Sri Lankan owner renegotiating payments for its multipurpose vessels as rates drop. Weak spots spur S&P cuts Malaysian shipowner MISC sees its ratings dropped by agency due to industry downturn.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
Longer term 'difficult to predict' A tool for longer-term contracts 'I expect direct calls' CMA CGM looks to South America for growth 2011 will be profitable, but "a more classic year with financial results that are more in line with the industry standard" following exceptional profits realized by it and other carriers in 2010, and the losses the industry saw in 2009, said Rodol... Legislators criticize Jones Act waivers A bipartisan group of legislators havesent a letterto President Obama criticizing the repeated use of waivers to allow oil companies to use foreign-flag ships to transport oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). "We strongly urge the Admini... ICS urges retention of New Zealand's antitrust The International Chamber of Shipping has urged the New Zealand government to retain antitrust exemption for the liner carrier industry as the nation considers making changes to its maritime competition regime. The chamber has asked the government... Maersk tweaks Europe/Canada loop berth hours Maersk Line will amend the berthing pattern of its TA4 service between northern Europe and Canada from Sept. 12, the line said in a notice this week. "There will be a slight change in the Canada service (TA4) to accommodate increased containers to... Old Dominion names Parr, Raynor VPs Old Dominion Freight Line has appointed Ross Parr to vice president, deputy general counsel and assistant secretary. Additionally, the Thomasville, N.C.-based company named Jim Raynor as vice president of equipment and maintenance. Parr joins Old ... APMT offers container repair near Copenhagen APM Terminals-Cargo Service said it is offering maintenance and repair service at DB Schenker's rail terminal in Hoeje Taastrup, near Copenhagen. The service is designed to help shipping lines and truckers avoid traffic delays in Copenhagen's city ... BIS provides transshipment 'best practices' The U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security on Wednesday published a new set of "best practices," developed in cooperation with U.S. industry, to help guard against the diversion of dual-use items shipped to a transshipment "hub...

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
Fujairah prices mixed Earliest delivery dates from September 5-6 onwards. Weak bunker demand sees fuel oil stocks climb Buyers deterred by volatile market. Bunker prices movement mixed Rotterdam 'dead as a doornail' says player. Chimbusco take-over on track But Cosco says regulatory and government approvals are still needed. Praxis Energy Agents moving HQ to Dubai Relocation from Athens 'a strategic step' says global marine fuel trader and broker. Uncertainties remain in implementing MARPOL Annex VI Major study examines the outlook for marine fuel developments to 2030 in light of emission regulations. Body recovered from Singapore waters Reports say its believed to be the agent who fell overboard. Bunker prices lack direction Players report slack demand at key Asian bunker ports. Russian supplier receives bunker tanker Tanker acquired by bunkering division of Nevsky Mazut. Chimbusco starts offering 500 cSt grade at Shenzhen Chimbusco is the second supplier to offer the high viscosity grade in the port. NOCC cuts Q2 losses One of its car carriers sustained 'minor damage' while bunkering in Singapore. Cosco International's bunker arm posts higher revenues in H1 Sinfeng Marine reports 21% higher revenues amounting to $387.16 million in H1 2011. Japanese firm develops LNG-fuelled box ship Plans to market newbuilds to both domestic and international markets.

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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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