BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

February 4, 2011

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Weakening freight rates prompt halt to new strings Strikes cut Marseilles growth at 9pc to 953,435 TEU in 2010 Qinzhou port volume increases 150pc, a record 250,000 TEU China's Ningxia to invest US$1.1 billion in transport construction Yantai port volume up 22pc to 150 million tonnes in 2010 CSAV Norasia runs two feeders along Algerian coast ProLogis, AMP consider possible merger Rail logistics facility to be built on Sino-Laotian border Democratic senator re-introduces railway re-regulation bill Volga-Dnepr Airlines delivers nine-tonne screw Celebi to spend US$100 million on Mumbai, Delhi airports Southern Air names ex-American Airlines CEO to its board

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AMTOI to open Chennai Chapter soon CMA CGM vessels transiting normally through Suez Canal NTPC to transport coal via Ganges Oil transit thru' Suez Canal not at risk: IEA S. S. Transland to specialise in global end-to-end solutions SKS Logistics to foray into ship repair soon Gulf of Cambay monitoring centre operational KPT Chairman lauded for Port of Year nomination MPT Chairman stresses on working together in R-Day address Regulation of ports may come under TAMP Thar Dry Port, ETA Freightstar trade meet to highlight regular rail services from ICD-Sanand AEPC's special privileges for apparel exporters cancelled Centre open to importing more onions Engg exports up by 50 pc in Dec. EOUs urge govt to extend tax holiday India, Italy to form joint business body India, Norway sign revised tax pact Sops for labour-intensive export sectors soon A comprehensive event has the Capital engrossed Indian firms remain unaffected in Egypt

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FEBRUARY 2, 2011
UPS reports good Q4/2010 results UPS has announced an 8.4% increase in global revenue for the fourth quarter of 2010, with a 40% increase in adjusted operating profits. Global revenue grew by 8.4% to USD 13.42 bil... Weiss R&ouiml;hlig Taiwan wins Comtrend business for Eastern Europe Logistics services provider Weiss R&ouiml;hlig, a joint venture between Austria's Gebrüder Weiss and the German forwarder R&ouiml;hlig, has secured a new a contract to manage air and sea freig... Toll Group acquires SAT Albatros in Dubai The Australian transport and logistics service provider Toll Group is acquiring SAT Albatros (SAT), a leading Dubai-based provider of sea-air services. SAT reported revenue in exce...

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011
Burger Boat to build 1920's style boat for Chicago BAE Systems Norfolk and San Diego shipyards win Navy contracts Passengers to be taken off antarctic cruise ship that struck uncharted rock OMSA announces new leadership line up Washington Marine Group changes name to Seaspan Marine Gibdock repairs collision-damaged cargo ship

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011
Mediterranean Shipping Company to begin Port of Seattle calls CN working with MPA to build service agreements IMO taps Peter Brady for eighth term as training chair Coos Bay Port Commissioners look to fill Budget Committee vacancy Railroad aids expansion of businesses in 2010

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011
Owners seek danger money as pirates move north Failed attack off Iran coast prompts move to charge piracy premium Platou makes second cut in tanker forecasts Bullish scenario for oil market overshadowed by 7%-plus fleet growth Egyptian oil terminals running Egypt's oil and gas terminals are fully operational, with very large crude carriers able to discharge crude at the Red Sea terminal of Ain Sukhna Euroceanica orders two bulkers from SPP Plant UK-BASED bulk carrier and chemical tanker owner Euroceanica has ordered two 76,500 dwt panamax bulk carriers from SPP Plant & Shipbuilding in South Korea Wikileaks cables show US pressure exerted on IRISL State Department tried to use line's loss of P&I cover to prevent ports from accepting its ships China breached UN ban with shipments to Iran Wikileaks reveal details of cargo from China shipped onboard IRISL ships to Iran Yemen port bid awarded on a whim Leaked cable shows president overruled tender process Danish ports hit by strike action Port workers protest over government pension reforms Stormy ride expected for transatlantic trades Cargo volumes are recovering well but are still a long way behind 2008 levels Angola looks to join ranks of liquefied natural gas exporters Angola's Soyo LNG project to start exports in first quarter 2012 Subsea 7 enters the major league with Acergy merger Acquisition fuelled by a number of upcoming large subsea umbilical, riser and flowline installation projects Box crown belongs to the Pearl River Delta Shanghai might be the leading container port in terms of annual throughput but the combined might of Hong Kong and Shenzhen generates the biggest amount of box revenue More light on piracy fight How far will the measures outlined in the IMO's action plan go towards eliminating this growing menace? Clarkson closes investment funds Clarkson Shipping Hedge Fund and the Clarkson Freight Fund closed down with immediate effect Louis Cruises in move to ditch Greek flag Cruiseship owner says it has no other choice following pensions spat with authorities UN boss calls for tougher action against piracy Global menace is outpacing efforts to fight it, says UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon Straits' varied draughts need careful navigation Athens Protocol requires international uniformity Insurance bill for piracy is soaring On top of the human cost of pirate hijacks and crew kidnapping, the financial burden is weighing heavily NCC warns of tight car carrier market by 2013 Sector in danger of being short of tonnage as rising demand puts pressure on shrinking fleet Vopak seals $1.6bn credit facility Agreement replaces similar '1bn facility concluded in August 2007 Global Ports Investments' volumes exceed 1m teu Surge in Russian imports propel port group's throughput HHLA container throughput soars 19% Recovery continues at Hamburg's largest port operator as it steals a march on its rivals Shipowner group slams Australia port strikes Shipping Australia warns current action may herald "return to the bad old days" Containers build up at Egypt's hub ports Suez remains open but containers start to build up at main hubs CMA CGM sets up Egypt crisis unit Box line sets up dedicated team to monitor situation while continuing to accept bookings Navios Acquisition offers $400m bond exchange Launches offer to bond holders, tweaking the terms on about $400m of debt MHI cuts shipbuilding income forecast Revises forecast from ¥7bn to ¥4bn due to cancelled and postponed orders Queensland coal ports escape cyclone damage Operations at main bulk ports at Hay Point and Abbot Point not affected by Cyclone Yasi

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011
Coal import surge seen IMPORTS of coal into China and India will surge in this year's second half, Bank of America Merrill Lynch has predicted Oz escapes Yasi ruin QUEENSLAND appears to have escaped significant damage to transport infrastructure from the huge Cyclone Yasi Insurer loses UK rig appeal THE UK'S Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by an insurer in a dispute over major damage to a rig being transported from the US to Malaysia Investors hail SFI bond SHIPPING analysts said today that SFI's convertible bond issue has met good demand, with the coupon at the bottom of the range Essar profits rise 26.5% ITS PORT arm has powered Essar Shipping Ports & Logistics to 26.5% growth in October-December net profits Mitsubishi HI profits rise JAPAN'S Mitsubishi HI is on track for higher annual profits after its net income rocketed in the first three quarters of its fiscal year Bulker risk seen spreading TOUGH trading conditions that have plagued Capesize drybulkers will probably start hitting smaller bulkers as well, a key Sydbank analyst has warned Clarkson's closes funds CLARKSON'S, the London-based integrated shipping services giant, has closed the Clarkson Freight Fund and the Clarkson Shipping Hedge Fund, with immediate effect Box dropped at Darwin AUSTRALIA'S port of Darwin has been criticised after its second major safety mishap this year Melbourne dockers plan more strikes DOCKERS at Melbourne's Webb Dock bulk and general facility will stop work three more times over the next few days as their stand-off with employer Patrick continues Rosario strike suspended, talks resume STRIKERS in Argentina have lifted their blockades, are allowing production to resume and will begin negotiations today with port officials.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011
Rails Seek Delay of STB Competition Hearing The railroad industry is asking the Surface Transportation Board to put off its scheduled May 3 hearing on whether regulators... US Steel Promotes Three in Logistics U.S. Steel appointed Malisa J. Sommers managing director of transportation and president of Transtar, the company's transportation subsidiary, effective Feb.... ABF Freight Posts $58 Million Loss for 2010 ABF Freight System lost $7.4 million in the fourth quarter and $58.1 million in 2010 as it struggled to raise... Chicago Intermodal Starts to Dig Out from Storm Chicago, the continent's biggest rail hub area and host to numerous intermodal terminals, was just starting on Feb. 3 to... NY-NJ Port Authority Elects New Chairman The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on Thursday elected former New Jersey Attorney General David Samson as... Montreal, CN Conclude Terminal Operator Agreements The Montreal Port Authority and the two companies that operate the port's three key container terminals on Thursday announced two... Chapman Freeborn Set for Egypt Evacuation Flights Air chartering company Chapman Freeborn said it expects increased demand for aircraft to evacuate foreign nationals from Egypt in the... Suez Canal Stays Open, Ports Congested The Suez Canal remained open to ship transits Thursday and shipping companies are re-opening offices despite escalating violence in Cairo... Retail Sales Surge 4.8 Percent, Despite Weather Major U.S. retailers reported above-expected January sales, despite bad weather in much of the country and continuing concerns about high... Strike Shuts Down Port of Cochin A strike by unionized dockworkers Wednesday morning crippled operations in India's Port of Cochin, a major gateway on the southeast... Mica Announces Public Meeting Sites Rep. John L. Mica, R-Fla., chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, is keeping his word to go on... Report Says TUI Plans Hapag-Lloyd IPO TUI and a group of German investors are moving toward an initial public offering for German shipping line Hapag-Lloyd in... UK's Teesport Starts Terminal Expansion PD Ports started work on a project to eventually triple container capacity at Teesport, the UK's third largest port. ... DOT Issues Strong Intermodal Rail Endorsement The Department of Transportation has sent the Surface Transportation Board a strong endorsement of intermodal service at major railroads, appearing... Rhine River Opens for Traffic The river Rhine in Germany re-opened to shipping in both directions for the first time since a motorized barge carrying... Nippon Express Profit Tumbles 22 Percent Nippon Express, Japan's largest freight forwarder, said its net profit plunged 21.9 percent in the first nine months of fiscal... Landstar Sales Climb to $2.4 Billion in 2010 Landstar System boosted its net income 29.6 percent year-over-year in the fourth quarter to $24.1 million, while its revenue rose... MSC Adds Seattle to Europe-US Service Mediterranean Shipping Co. is adding the Port of Seattle to its California Express service out of Europe with the arrival... Con-way Reports Slim Profit for 2010 Transportation and logistics operator Con-way returned to the black in 2010, reporting a $4 million profit for the year compared... Canada Ports Contract Talks Near Deadline Waterfront employers at Canada's Pacific Coast ports and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada will resume contract negotiations next...

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011
Egyptian shipping situation eases IMF: 'dangerous' imbalances threaten global recovery Bunker costs soar as violence erupts in Egypt World food price surge unabated Pirates turn the screws on hostages

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011
DHT unleashes offering Svein Moxnes Harfjeld holds the helm as New York-listed tanker owner readies $40m raid on Wall Street. Daelim sticks with Diamantis Seoul shipping syndicate locks in Greek gas-carrier for another year in the wake of sale-and-leaseback pact, brokers say. UN losing piracy fight United Nations secretary general Ban Ki Moon admits international navy forces have failed to curb piracy as he backs a new IMO initiative. US firm ups Sevan position US investment giant tops off $32m slice of Oslo-listed offshore owner following Norwegian spending spree. Transpetro buys local Sao Paulo-listed steelmaker emerges victorious in international race tied to Transpetro plate tender. Aker closes in on IPO Norwegian drilling contractor sets the stage for $600m offering in Oslo as board plots pricing. ITC scoops extension Frontline tanker finds shelter following sell off drama as BP wing takes VLCC from Independent Tankers Corp. Cruise boss in stick-up Irate passenger demands refund from head of Trinidad charterer Boodram's Travel at gunpoint. Aegean braced for loss Nikolas Tavlarios-led bunkering giant to sell off vessels as poor tanker markets batter bottom line. Orissa fights Kolkata stretch Indian state unhappy at shipping ministry-sanctioned expansion of port's operations. Titanic job for H&W Belfast yard wins deals to restore vessel that ferried passengers to ill-fated liner in 1912. Shipping survives Yasi No reports of maritime casualties after storm of the century batters Queensland. Mercator mining Indonesian seam Indian owner's shares up on plan to invest in coal mining infrastructure. Maersk re-opens in Egypt Danish giant's Maersk Line, Safmarine and Damco back in business despite continuing unrest. No sex please, we're Canadian BC Ferries passengers barred from accessing sex education and abortion information websites via wi-fi. Clarksons closes funds Loss-making freight and shipping hedge vehicles wound up by London broker with immediate effect.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011
Ports America steps up Seagirt upgrades Ports America is ahead of schedule and expects to complete modernizing the Port of Baltimore's Seagirt container terminal by 2012, Chief Executive Officer Michael Hassing told a port industry conference in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday. The terminal ope... FMC reviews 22 OTI license applications The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 22 license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from CBM Global Freight Corp., Englewood, N.J. (Seung "Brian" H. Hur, vice p... Damco names ocean head for Europe, Med, Africa Damco, a logistics services subsidiary of A.P. Moller - Maersk, has appointed S'ren B'low Andersen to head of ocean carrier management for Europe, Mediterranean and Africa. Andersen has worked in the logistics and shipping business in Australia, Gh... Flowers leads UPS's global forwarding unit UPS has named Stephen D. Flowers president of UPS Global Freight Forwarding. Flowers, formerly head of UPS's Americas Region, succeeds Ken Torok. He has worked at UPS for 30 years. In his new role, Flowers will be responsible for the global strate... UPS Capital opens Colombia, Peru offices UPS Capital, the financial services arm of UPS, has expanded its Latin American presence by opening new offices in Bogota, Colombia, and Lima, Peru. By using in-country representatives to staff the offices, UPS Capital said it will be able to offer... ICC: Counterfeits to reach $1.7 trillion by '15 The International Chamber of Commerce released a report at the 6th Global Congress on Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy on Wednesday that reported the global economic and social impacts of counterfeiting and piracy will reach $1.7 trillion by 20... Prager named CEO of Envirotainer Envirotainer's board has appointed Chairman Niklas Prager as the company's new chief executive officer.Prager succeeds Thomas Persson, who will remain with the company as senior advisor on special projects and serve on the board. Prager has worked ... MarAd receives Panama Canal study draft The Atlanta, western Pennsylvania and upstate New York regions are likely to experience a change in Asian container flows to East Coast ports after the Panama Canal opens in 2014, Maritime Administrator David Matsuda told an international trade co... FMC chairmen in reunion panel Seven former heads of the Federal Maritime Commission joined the agency's current Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky Jr. on Wednesday at the FMC's headquarters yesterday for a mixture of industry analysis, reminiscence, and humor. Helen D. Bentley, Rich... Eight Chairmen, 50 years Eight Chairmen,50 years Eight Chairmen,50 years...

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011
Hafnia Management's fleet grows Hafnia Management that was set up by the Gothenburg-based shipping and investment group Marinvest in 2010 now operates 25 product tanker and chemical tankers; eleven LR1-vessels (45,000'79,999 Beluga crewmember executed A crewmember onboard the hijacked heavylift carrier Beluga Nomination has been executed by Somali pirates, according to the Round Table of international shipping associations. Several crewmembers were taken aside for

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011
Harley Marine announces new acquisition Expanding its service in the US Gulf. Marine technology provider to take leading sales role IPCO says the move comes after 'three years of intense cooperation with Wilhelmsen Ships Equipment'. Fujairah market firms Avails were reported to be 'very tight' for prompt deliveries. Bunker prices continue to climb In Hamburg, barging tight for buyers wanting prompt deliveries. Latvian fuel oil dispute escalates Transport minister says impasse is causing 'financial losses' to the state. WWF report: Global renewable energy by 2050 Major study says global energy needs 'could be provided cleanly, sustainably and economically' and fossil fuels 'could become relics of the past'. Fuel quality on agenda at IMO next week Debate highlights issues with proposal to the IMO for mandatory quality testing of bunkers prior to delivery. Aegean to announce Q4 loss Company President says Aegean's growth prospects 'remain intact'. Customs officials investigate bunker fuel 're-sale' Crew of cape-sized bulker questioned over claims that duty-free fuel has been sold to trawlers. Bunker prices firm in Tokyo Bay No prices for other key Asian ports on Thursday due to a public holiday. Australian bunkering ops untouched by cyclone Cyclone Yasi has hit areas where bunkers are not supplied. Japan bunker demand to 'weaken' in February Fewer bulk carriers are expected to bunker in Japan from Australian ports this month. Bunker fuels ops boost NuStar's bottom line in 2010 Expects further improvements in earnings of its fuel marketing operations in 2011. UK greenhouse gas emissions fell sharply in 2009 UK international shipping bunkers estimated to be 7.1% lower than the 2008 figure of 11.4 million tonnes.

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PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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