BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

June 3, 2011

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*Shipping News* Baltic sea index stays positive, outlook softer The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, rose for a ninth session on Wednesday buoyed by iron ore cargo business on the larger capesize vessels. Oil tanker glut falls to two-month low with speed cuts A surplus of supertankers competing for Middle East oil shrank on Wednesday to its lowest level in more than two months - a sign that reduced sailing speeds may be affecting ship supply in the world's largest cargo-loading region.

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Manila's ICTSI to acquire Singapore's Portek International US west coast imports up 5pc, but exports lead growth with 8pc rise Drewry: Box shortage to ease this year after last year's drought DP World delighted to be listed on London Stock Exchange Horizon Lines struggles to stave off delisting from NYSE Indonesia's Meratus Line acquires its biggest ship - 1,404 TEU Damco unveils packaging optimisation to cut supply chain costs Dubai Trade and NAFL logistics association consider alliance Third Hong Kong runway needed, says Cathay's new chief executive Finnair comes to Changi to offer daily Singapore-Helsinki flights Tianjin plans to build world-class aviation industrial base

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JUNE 2, 2011
Aegis Group's net profit jumps 48 pc in Q4 India in control of piracy situation,assures Naval chief Urmila Project Services consolidates its expertise in multimodal heavy transport Mundra Port completes acquisition of Abbot Point X 50 Coal Terminal in Australia Vishal Sharma is new CEO of Gateway Rail Freight Decision to split MahaMumbai SEZ put off Economic growth slows in Q4, improves slightly in fiscal Exports maintain momentum in April, grow 34.4 per cent India to emerge as 3rd largest economy by 2030 India-Iran oil payment talks to go on Net direct tax collections down to Rs 4,000 cr. in April 11

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JUNE 2, 2011
Meyer Werft floats out Celebrity Silhouette Cat Financial provides construction loan for Aker Philly tankers Harley Marine Services receives environmental award

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JUNE 2, 2011
Asiana adding Portland Airport to list of all-cargo destinations Horizon Lines note holders Ok new financial structure scheme Port of Everett bringing back Working Waterfront Harbor Tours Port of Seattle warns drivers of delays due to transport projects Lynden International taps Ogle as Asia Pacific development boss

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JUNE 2, 2011
Europe-US gasoline MR rate rise points to market bottom But some brokers are anticipating further drops later this month Beijing set to ramp up imports for electricity Dry bulk carriers could benefit from a surge in cargo demand during the northern hemisphere summer SCF and Kazakhstan in oil transport dicussions Sergey Frank met Kazakh prime minister Karim Masinov to outline shipping services for country's oil exports Chinese gasoil demand set for summer spike as power shortages kick in Power cuts and increased industrial activity to boost imports in northern hemisphere summer months China power cuts could boost iron ore imports Although steel mill production may be hit, there could be an increase in foreign-sourced materials China coal stocks fall to lowest level in a year Bulk carriers set to benefit from increased cargo demand IRISL denies Israel connection Iranian company states it did not buy tanker from Sammy Ofer-linked Tanker Pacific UK retailers count the costs of slow steaming Shippers have realised that they would be better off air freighting consignments across the world than seeing them languish in boxes on slow-steaming boxships Little solace from OPEC for tanker owners Despite rising demand for oil and an official increase in OPEC exports, there is unlikely to be a call for more seaborne trade Shipping faces cash flow crunch point Depressed spot rates look unlikely to recover soon, piling pressure on cash flow and asset values and raising the spectre of covenant violations Scrapping to help ease orderbook Scrapping activity substantially higher between third quarter of 2010 and first quarter of 2011 The burden of interest Lloyd's List Intelligence looked at the impact that lower profits had on the interest coverage ratio of dry bulk and tanker companies Newbuilding deliveries to keep rates low Prognosis for marked improvement in rates is slim Shippers warn against moves to impose a bunker levy Global Shippers' Forum would support a voluntary initiative to cut carbon emissions, but it says shipowners must take rigorous action on efficiency Fesco aims for majority stake in TransContainer Russian container carrier plans to buy 25% of TransContainer, bringing its stake to 37.5% India's Adani signals expansion in Queensland port operations New owner to up capacity at coal terminal from 50m tonnes to 80m tonnes per year South China Sea boost for high-spec jack-ups Despite sovereignty disputes offshore discoveries and production continue Shoreside salaries rising across First World/Asia tigers, survey reveals Charterers and freight traders earn up to $90,000, while bonuses can be 50% of salary Australia poised for regulatory changes to oil and gas exploration One national regulator will replace dual regime with state regulators Grand China says hire payment problems are 'temporary' Cash flow management cited by third parties as cause of arrears that pit Chinese would-be giant against Greek and South Korean shipowners Seafarers' unions and employers optimistic on Miami wage talks Recent ILO agreement on minimum pay 'will be considered' by both sides, says union chief Latest economic indicators paint a confused and uncertain view Trying to pick firm forecasts for shipping demand is proving extremely difficult, with the numbers for key trade generating countries adding up to a very mixed picture Russia's Gazprom to formalise and increase LNG exports to India Gas giant signs MOUs with three energy majors to supply 2.5m tonnes to each per year JPPL finally gets approval to build bulk cargo port in Western Australia Kwinana container terminal set to open 2014 with second terminal by end of decade Filipino seafarers say they can avoid EU ban over training failures Government and industry in talks over corrective action CMA CGM shows the way on security It is inevitable that major container shipping concerns will inadvertently have carried illicit cargoes Fix the problem, Philippines Brussels is threatening to ban Filipino seafarers from EU flagged vessels in a row over low training standards, but the problem stems from only a handful of academies

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JUNE 2, 2011
S Africa patrols coast of Mozambique SOUTH Africa has reportedly sent a warship to patrol off Mozambique to protect shipping from pirates 270 migrants missing UP TO 270 migrants are reportedly missing today in the Mediterranean after their boat foundered Serbia plans terminal off the Danube SERBIA is planning a cargo terminal meant to address persistent calls from shipping leaders for better use of inland waterways Mississippi trade imperiled MILLIONS of dollars worth of trade are at stake if new vessel restrictions are imposed on the Southwest Pass on the lower Mississippi River, as expected, Fairplay has been told Thai SEC chairman quits over TTA dispute THAILAND'S Securities & Exchange Commission chairman quit today over his involvement in an attempt by shareholders to force changes at drybulk carrier TTA Maersk to use Malta as Med hub MALTA Freeport has closed a deal with Maersk Line to use Marsaxlokk as its central Mediterranean box hub Fifth pirate jailed over hijacking A FIFTH pirate has reportedly been sentenced by a South Korean court over the hijacking of a chemical tanker and wounding of its captain Offshore bonanza seen DMG & Partners Securities analyst Jason Saw predicted today that the offshore sector would remain robust over the next six months on high crude prices Bangkok snarl costs Thailand's shipping CLOSURES at Bangkok's port stretching back to late 2010 are continuing to cause heavy congestion, the Thai Chamber of Commerce has complained Horizon seals refinancing deal HORIZON Lines has agreed to a recapitalisation plan under which noteholders would take a huge stake in the company Gazprom, India close LNG deal GAZPROM has agreed to transport up to 2.5M tonnes of LNG per year on gas carriers from Vladivostok to India's Petronet TORM sells, leases back tanker TORM SINGAPORE, a subsidiary of the Danish products tanker specialist, has sold and leased back an LR2 tanker

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JUNE 2, 2011
YRC Worldwide Resumes Pension Contributions YRC Worldwide is once again contributing to Teamster pensions, but at much lower level than it did before suspending those... Port of LA Adopts $976.6 Million Budget The Port of Los Angeles adopted a fiscal 2011-12 budget totaling $976.6 million, which projects operating revenues of $405.4 million... Army Shipper Soars in Top Exporter Rankings The U.S. Army's Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command increased its ocean export volume nearly four-fold in 2010, an apparent... Profit Jumps at Transport Corporation of India Transport Corporation of India, the Asian country's largest integrated supply chain and logistics service provider, on Thursday posted net profit... FMC Remains Closed After Power Outage The Federal Maritime Commission announced that its offices remain closed on Thursday while the local electric utility attempts to restore... Michigan Governor Pushes New Detroit-Windsor Bridge Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder called on his state's legislature to approve plans to build a new toll bridge connecting Detroit... Malta Confirms Maersk Move Maersk Line will operate scheduled services to the Mediterranean island port of Marsaxlokk, Malta Freeport Terminal confirmed. The... Shippers Seek Lower Rates From Slow-Steaming Shippers are adjusting to slow-steaming by ocean carriers but want carriers to use some of the savings to reduce freight... MSC Boosts Trans-Atlantic Rates to Canada, Mexico Mediterranean Shipping Co. will raise general rates on cargo shipped from northern European and Mediterranean ports to Canada and Mexico,... NOL Completes $1.1 Billion in Ship Financing Neptune Orient Lines said Thursday it completed $1.1 billion in loan agreements and documentation with financial institutions providing financing for... Global Air Cargo Increases 5.4 Percent in April International air cargo traffic grew 5.4 percent in April but the gain lagged behind rapidly expanding capacity and behind growth... Con-way Sends $200,000 to Aid Joplin Tornado Relief Transportation and logistics giant Con-way will send $200,000 to help tornado survivors rebuild in Joplin, Mo., the home of its... UTi Worldwide Profit Falls on Higher Costs UTi Worldwide reported a 13.2 percent decline in net profit to $8.7 million in its fiscal first quarter ending April... Horizon Strikes Deal to Refinance Debt Horizon Lines, struggling in recent weeks to stave off a debt default, said Wednesday it has new agreements with bondholders...

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JUNE 2, 2011
ICC: protectionism 'increasing' Russians still keen to expand in Black Sea Horizon inks deal to refinance debt Iran's container traffic up in 2010 IICL reports record year

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JUNE 2, 2011
GMS slams 'toxic' media Cash buyer lashes out against Indian news reports tying CEO Anil Sharma to demolition of infamous Ivory Coast polluter, Probo Koala. Anadarko opens tender US energy giant's South American oil wing launches tender for two anchor-handling tug supply vessels, brokers say. Gibraltar battles spill Welder fights for his life as Port Authority of Gibraltar tackles aftermath tied to fuel depot explosion. Sergey's shake Sovcomflot's Sergey Frank visits Kazakhstan Prime Minister to discuss increased cooperation in tanker trade. Filipino fibbers Seafarers from the Philippines are falsely claiming to be unmarried to avoid their wages being paid to estranged wives. Thoresen row rumbles on Thai securities watchdog chief stands down over Thoresen Thai takeover scandal. SA in piracy pact South Africa and Mozambique to carry out joint patrols in strategically important channel as Somali hijackers extend their reach southwards. NOL nails container cash Singapore giant nets over $1bn from banks to pay for newbuildings ordered in 2007 and 2010. Sammy lays down the law Shipowner personally intervenes to order fleet to steer clear of Iranian ports and further controversy. K Line brings back quartet Japanese shipowner to reintroduce car carriers as economy revs up. Canadian bid for V Ships Teachers' pension fund makes offer and aims to get their manager ahead of private equity groups. Sales targets in sight Offshore and LNG order rush sets South Korean shipbuilding giants within striking distance of their 2011 goals. Kayne in TNK share raid LA investment house grabs an extra chunk of shares in Bruce Chan-led company. Dur trims DryShips outlook Lazard analyst slices his profit expectations for George Economou-led owner, but says shares are too deeply discounted.

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JUNE 2, 2011
Hermann Services shuffles Southwest DC leadership Hermann Services has completed restructuring its Southwest warehouse management. John Murphy, executive vice president of Hermann Warehousing Corp., who joined the company in July 2010, has assumed executive responsibility for the operation. Tom Di... Cambridge Systematics appoints senior managers Transportation planning and systems developer Cambridge Systematics has named Steve Capecci as chief of consulting operations and Sarah Ginand as chief of corporate services. Allison Karoly has taken over as marketing director of the Cambridge, Mas... Maersk implements piracy surcharge Maersk Line said it has implemented a $70 per 40-foot container "emergency risk surcharge" on containers carried on its ships that move between the Indian subcontinent and various Middle East countries and pass through waters frequented by Somalia ... Liners rely more heavily on box lessors Leasing companies purchased the majority of containers manufactured in 2010, and will probably buy as many this year, according to the Institute of International Container Lessors. The IICL said that lessors spent more than $4 billion for more tha... Horizon announces financial restructuring Horizon Lines said Wednesday it has reached a deal with a group of note holders "for a transaction that will refinance the company's entire capital structure." It said under the plan, holders of most of its $330 million of unsecured 4.25 percent c... System helps freight move after disasters The U.S. Federal Highway Administration will provide states with greater access to a modeling tool that can help them prepare for freight traffic shifts resulting from major road closures after natural disasters. The Freight Analysis Framework (FA... COSTHA elects 2011-2012 board The Council on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles has elected its board of directors for 2011-2012. The executive committee members are: ' President Robert Heinrich, transportation safety advisor for Novartis Pharmaceuticals in East Hanover,... ESC not joining new Global Shippers Forum The European Shippers' Council has declined to join the reconstituted Global Shippers Forum, (GSF), which announced last week it is taking steps to become a non-governmental organization so that it could speak for shippers at organizations such a... DGX boosts Caribbean, Latin American LCL links Dependable Global Express has expanded its less-than-containerload program to serve the Latin American and Caribbean markets. The Rancho Dominquez. Calif.-based logistics services provider has increased its LCL all-water service to a weekly schedu... European Shippers Council

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JUNE 2, 2011
Fujairah prices fall Almost no demand in Suez. North European markets quiet Bunkering back to normal in Gibraltar. Gibraltar returning to normal after explosion Political party calls for review to ensure the port 'has the resources to deal with incidents of this type'. Bunker suppliers 'sitting on tectonic fault' 'Heightened risk of failure' as shipping companies face credit squeeze, conference told. Bunker prices mostly down at main Asian ports Mixed demand across key Asian bunker hubs on Thursday. Bunker market 'entering period of uncertainty' Stebbins asks how the industry can create sense of 'mission and trust'. Finland grants subsidy for LNG-powered ship Ministry providing funds to build environmentally friendly ships at Finnish yards. MRPL sells 380 cSt parcel at strong premiums High price levels may signal low cutter stock in July. Vopak in joint venture to build storage facility in Malaysia Vopak eyes a total storage capacity of 32.7 million m' globally by 2014.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

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MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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