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BRIEFS

December 5, 2011

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*Shipping News* A350 missing from EU's compliance plan The world's biggest trade dispute, an European-US dogfight over subsidies for planemakers Airbus EAD and Boeing, is set for another round after the European Union told the World Trade Organization (WTO) that it stopped past illegal payments, but did not mention aid for the Airbus 350, its latest project. Ore carrier rents up the most in three months The cost of hiring capesize vessels to load cargoes at Pacific Ocean ports climbed the most in three months last week as mining companies paid more to book ships before Christmas. Macquarie: Box rates may rise after alliance Container-shipping rates may rise on routes to northern Europe from Asia following a vessel-sharing alliance between the industry's second- and third-largest companies, said Macquarie Capital (Europe) Ltd.

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MSC-CMA CGM 'partnership' provides market share edge over Maersk Decline continues to 2.2pc as Asia-Europe rate hits US$500/TEU Stricken Rena's salvage fees to surpass those of MSC Napoli disaster Maersk and Grand Alliance work out transpacific slot exchange Cosco Pacific 10 million-TEU annual capacity terminal opens in Xiamen Quarterly G7 trade growth slows following more robust second quarter CTSA to raise currency fee and amend bunker adjustment factor from January US truck hours rule is a job creator rather than an safety issue: ATA British government backs down 3p per litre January fuel tax increase DHL starts LCL services from Hong Kong to Costa Rica, Malaysia, Romania Euro Bank for Reconstruction and Development lends Fesco US$100 million Lufthansa to lose US$54 million a year if night flight ban remains FAA issues single operating certificate to United, Continental Airlines IATA: October cargo slumps on weak demand, passenger slowdown to follow Popular vote in Switzerland paves way for Zurich airport expansion

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CMA CGM registers increased volumes in Q3, nine months Crisil estimates shipbreaking sector to grow 10 pc in 2 years DAMCO earns top marks for instant-access web portal solution Flag of Convenience action week commences today at Mumbai & JN Ports India examining feasibility of initiating new waterways with Bangladesh Industry bigwigs to light up CTL 2011 conference MSC & CMA CGM ink broadbased trade partnership agreement Dent in Basmati exports to US likely due to fungicide goof-up Exporters to get interest relief of Rs.2,050 cr. Exports slow down further, grow just 10 pc in Oct. Govt extends zero duty on sugar imports till March Govt may allow exports of 18,000 t sugar: Thomas Govt unlikely to hike import tax on palmolein Onion export price slashed to make it competitive Construction of Antwerps gigantic lock begins Focus on capacity enhancement, modernisation at Major Ports: Vasan Vizag Port handles 48 mt in 8 months of fiscal Forex reserves plunge by whopping $4.25 b Nod for airline FDI likely this month OECD pegs India's growth at 7.6 pc Report shows Indians 2nd most confident about economy InterMax transports large & heavy wind power tower tubes in China PPG to connect in Bangkok next year

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DECEMBER 2, 2011
Progress Rail Services opening Brazil assembly plant Progress Rail Services has plans to open a locomotive manufacturing facility in Sete Lagoas, in the state of Minas Gerais (Brazil), to serve the South American diesel-electric loco... Joint venture for rail production in Kazakhstan An agreement between Kazakhstan Temir Zholy and Arcelor Mittal Temirtau on a joint venture for rail production has been signed in Karaganda (Kazakhstan). The enterprise is oriented... Tören Lojistik takes delivery of 202 Mercedes units Tören Lojistik, a subsidiary of Von Tören from Gaziantep (Turkey), has taken delivery of 202 Mercedes-Benz Actros 1844 LS units. The company carries out 70% of deep-freeze transpor... General cargo alliance IDS fit for IFS certification ISD Logistik has become the first general cargo cooperation alliance in Germany to be fully-certified to IFS logistics standards. IFS ensures transparent supply chains for food and... New chairman for Australian Airports Association Stephen Goodwin, general operations manager of the Brisbane Airport Corporation, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Australian Airports Association. Goodwin, who has bee... Corendon picks Kargosistem Turkish low-cost carrier Corendon Airlines, based in Antalya, has appointed Kargosistem as its cargo GSSA for its home country. The company will provide sales, marketing, booking a... Etihad signs accounting deal with Kale Consultants Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, will outsource its passenger and cargo revenue accounting to aviation bookkeeping specialist Kale Consultants in 2... New Toronto airport authority president and CEO Howard Eng has been appointed president and CEO of the Greater Toronto Airport Authority. Eng is returning to Canada after having worked as executive director at Hong Kong airport ... FAA issues single operating certificate to UA and Continental United Continental Holdings has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for a single operating certificate, marking another step forward in the integration of Unite... TNT Express official European Film Award transport provider The 24th European Film Awards are again relying on TNT Express, with the latter taking over transportation of films and statues for the Berlin event as official partner for the 15t... Damco transports Japanese aid equipment to Thailand The logistics and SCM provider Damco has been asked to transport ten drain pump vehicles from Japan to Thailand by the Japan International Cooperation Agency, to help alleviate sev... UPS to acquire Italian pharmaceuticals logistics firm Pieffe UPS has agreed to purchase the Italian Pieffe Group in support of UPS's ongoing global healthcare strategy, which has seen the company make substantial investments. UPS has opened ... MSC and CMA CGM sign major partnership agreement The world's second and third-largest container shipping companies, the family-owned lines MSC and CMA CGM, have agreed to form a major operating partnership in several trades, incl... CSAV denies plans to sell container business The Chilean container line CSAV has denied claims that its container business is up for sale. The company said that it was restructuring its services, without giving too many detai...

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DECEMBER 2, 2011
Voith Turbo appoints Houston based Marine Division Director Warning on Coast Guard icebreaking capabilities Balpure BWT chosen for four MOL LNG newbuilds Incat Crowther to design catamaran ferry for Thailand's Lomprayah Hoegh LNG gets FEED agreement for offshore Israel LNG FPSO Unions agree to extension of Ingalls Shipbuilding agreement

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DECEMBER 2, 2011
Everett Port Commission Oks operating/capital budget for 2012 Rail freight traffic tally posts gains during week DOT again orders shut down of Oregon-based bus company Rail association responds to agreements with two unions New MarAd report eyes ship design for marine highways

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DECEMBER 2, 2011
Employment for EU-owned tankers under threat from total Iran sanctions European companies' vessels account for 17% of direct seaborne exports Why Iran cannot be cut out of the international oil market Threat of crude price rocketing on squeezed supply is too great to allow full sanctions against Iranian exports Europe outlaws Syria insurance in sanctions move P&I clubs and hull and machinery underwriters could be hit US Gulf middle distillate exports rise 27% on last year Refiners in the Gulf have accounted for most US oil products shipped abroad so far this year Ghana appointed IMO auditor Defeats rival application from UK Capesize sold for little more than scrap value Reported sale of 1992-built Carouge for $10m compares with $19.5m paid for a 19-year-old capesize at the end of last year Obama order exposes owners to risk breaching tougher Iranian sanctions Parcel and product tankers likely to feel the heat of an as yet unclear enforcement strategy Paragon Shipping put on delisting watch Michael Bodouroglou-led dry bulk operator treads familiar path as share price refuses to rise Cosalt board recommends Ross offer Offshore safety equipment provider likely to go private Rate hikes and capacity reductions fail to lift box freight prices SCFI and WCI both post further declines on benchmark routes Sanctions leave marine insurers in the dark Latest US executive order may stop the provision of certain cover The EU and the oil ban A united stand by the west would make it more difficult for Japan to continue Iranian imports, and would force China off the fence Will fortune favour the brave? Jones Act line Matson Navigation braves stormy waters to seek New York listing Benchmarking box terminals proves a tricky business Equity-teu league table is adjusted by volumes according to the extent of the shareholding in each terminal Mega boxships need port design to jump into 'next league' Bigger ships and Asia population boom to heap more pressure on ports Fettering world trade, one step at a time China's dispute with Vale is the latest incident that flags a general drift back to mercantilism First look at the tools in the toolbox Interferry has examined the options for emissions reduction offered by the EU and found that the sector faces a 'mission impossible' because of the vast cost increases all will require Deciphering China's giants Cosco Group and CSG have different styles. CSG may have the fresher approach Chinese communism: May the best state capitalism win Rivalry between shipping giants reflects China's unique take on market economics Brussels announces further moves against Iranian carrier IRISL Individuals and companies with links to shipping line targeted Foreign assistance gains momentum in the Gulf of Guinea piracy hot spot International political will to counter a growing piracy threat has grown, but capacity building is a slow process Suez Canal announces 3% fee hike Three-year freeze to end in March Matson to get independent stock listing in 2012 Company hopes to use new identity to diversify into new trade lanes Precious cancels supramax order Dry cargo specialist blames delivery delays at China's Taizhou Sanfu Shipyard India monitors IRISL cargoship Assa, said to be laden with arms, remains off Lakshadweep islands for more than a month Dongjiakou Port to build two terminals for valemax ships Plan to handle 388,000 dwt dry bulk vessels waits for nod from China's government

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DECEMBER 2, 2011
NYSE warns Paragon DRYBULK operator Paragon Shipping confirmed today that it received a NYSE delisting warning tied to its depressed share price Two more Abbot Point terminals approved QUEENSLAND'S government has confirmed plans for two more terminals at Abbot Point's coal port Ships diverted by NZ port strike AT LEAST six box ships were held up or diverted today as a four-day strike began at New Zealand's Auckland Port Pirates release 3 hostages PIRATES have released two US hostages abducted off Nigeria last month from a Chevron-chartered ship, the US embassy in Abuja said today Philippines ferry breakdown sparks inquiry PHILIPPINE authorities are investigating mechanical problems that caused a ferry to break down in the Cebu Sea this week with 340 on board A&B to hive off Matson MATSON owner, Alexander & Baldwin today unveiled a plan to uncouple the Hawaii container line from its other businesses Sri Lanka/India ferry link suspended A FERRY linking India with Sri Lanka has been suspended because passenger traffic was insufficient 4 held in £10M UK port pot seizure UK POLICE have reportedly arrested four men in Dorset after marijuana worth about £10M ($15.68M) on the streets was found in a container shipped to Tilbury's port Höegh LNG signs deal NORWAY'S Höegh LNG Holdings said today it has signed a Korean deal to develop a scheme in Israel to cover 50% of the cost of two newbuildings Port accused of gouge MARCHERS today reportedly accused the Russia's Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky port of monopolist price gouging Indonesia coal output seen rising INDONESIAN steam coal production is likely to increase next year, producers have indicated at the IHS McCloskey Asia Pacific Coal Outlook Conference 2011

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DECEMBER 2, 2011
Can the Jones Act be Protected? U.S. domestic ocean shipping has never seen a year like 2011. Two carriers pleaded guilty to price-fixing. One dodged debt... Cracking Down on Corruption The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, long the domain of corporate counsels and senior executives, is getting more attention in exporters'... TSA's Heavy Baggage In a scathing report issued in late November, House Republicans damned the Transportation Security Administration for becoming an ineffective, wasteful... Splitting the Differences Members of Congress haven't looked this close to agreement on the goals for a transportation spending plan in years, but... On Time, All the Time Achieving 100 percent on-time delivery performance is a team effort among transportation carriers, shippers and consignees. Parcel carriers such as... TAPA's Global Challenge It's not easy to secure a truck, and it's even more difficult to come up with global trucking security requirements.... TAPA to Certify Truck Security A new security standard and certification program for trucking could help motor carriers and shippers close one of the biggest... Hoffa's Next Five Years When UPS executives sit down to negotiate a new five-year contract with the Teamsters union next year, they'll face a... Be Like Steve Steve Jobs' untimely death, as well as the just-released best-seller biography of this genius, has triggered intense national focus on... Mobile on the Move Jimmy Lyons has everything in place for strong growth in containerized exports, except for the containers themselves. "We need more...

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DECEMBER 2, 2011
Containerisation International Yearbook 2012 to be published in December Rena salvors 'claim 80%' of cargo value Boxship owners facing a bleaker winter after CMA CGM / MSC marriage With daily hire rates on 4,250TEU-type gearless containerships having collapsed in the space of nine months from USD28,000 to a 'hopeful' USD13,000, owners of this ... ESC to assist with comparison of European truckers CO2 emissions The European Shippers Council (ESC), in partnership with its Dutch member EVO, has agreed to help manage a European programme aimed assisting shippers to make better ... Somali pirates release tanker, but not all crew In another twist in the dark world of negotiations between Somali pirate leaders and shipowner representatives, a Singaporean-flagged tanker has been set free after ... The race is on to save the euro A week today, on December 9, EU finance ministers will meet in Brussels in a make-or-break attempt to agree a temporary multi-billion-dollar bail-out of countries ... CMA CGM still profitable As with most other carriers, CMA CGM sank into the red in Q3 11. Its revenue increased by 2.8% compared to the same quarter last year, up to USD3,856 million, out ... CMA CGM and MSC clarify deal MSC and CMA CGM have confirmed that the agreement signed between them yesterday involves a 'broadly-based operating partnership spanning several trades, including ...

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DECEMBER 2, 2011
Sunoco shuts Marcus Hook Ramped up US refinery closure shakes tanker market as MR products carriers brace for shift in demand. Navios soars Shares of Angelki Frangou-backed shipping duo cash in on double-digit gains as JP Morgan nod ignites feeding frenzy. EBRD in Caspian yard deal European development bank to help Turkmenistan build new shiprepair plant in Turkmenbashi. Chappell's successor crowned Analyst Christopher Combe grabs the helm as banking behemoth reinitiates shipping coverage with note on five leading names. Hoegh lands Israel floater Oslo-listed LNG outfit chosen to own and operate floating liquefaction unit to develop huge offshore gas reserves. Hoegh floater gets upgrade Sveinung Stohle-led shipowner adapts LNG FPSO after approach from would-be US exporters. Paragon on notice US-quoted bulker player joins growing list of owners under fire due to troubled share price. Jo Tankers confirms buy Norwegian shipowner understood to have paid $27m for 2010-built chemical carrier. Mexicans take trio Interorient Navigation of Cyprus offloads 2009-built MRs to new owner for Pemex charters. CSCL opts for more Chinese line reportedly declares options for another four 10,000-teu vessels to add to eight on order in China. ABS makes Nordic move US class society snaps up security consultancy firm Safetec Nordic. Freezing point The economy isn't the only thing in the country that's cooled recently as owners give shipyards the cold shoulder. Yard share deal "illegal" Future control of Russia's Baltiysky Zavod unclear after court rules against stock award to country's Central Bank. China's yards to merge The Chinese government will oversee the amalgamation of shipyards to spawn colossi.

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DECEMBER 2, 2011
MarAd report on ship types useful to Navy MarAd has released a report as part of its America's Marine Highways initiative, on designs for vessels that could be used for Jones Act domestic commercial shipping and also be useful to the Navy. Hackett: MSC-CMA alliance good for the industry But the alliance could reflect some desperation from the two lines, he suggests. "CMA CGM is obviously in some financial difficulties, trying to cut $400 million in costs and selling some ships... while MSC must be impacted by the situation as well." Alexander & Baldwin spins off Matson MSC-CMA CGM form alliance

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DECEMBER 2, 2011
2 DecBunker prices soften as week ends Crude futures settle higher over tension between Iran and the West. COP17: Recognising the work of the IMO to reduce shipping emissions News follows the first ever legally binding global GHG reduction regime for an international industry sector. Prices rising in Fujairah MGO prices up by $31 pmt in Suez. European markets soften Week saw 'paltry demand' in Rotterdam. UAE suppliers 'well prepared' for 3.50% sulphur limit 4.50% sulphur product offered a discount compared to fuel that meets the January 2012 limit. Classification society 'will not cross the line' Source answers charge that societies risk their independence in promoting alternative fuels and energy efficient ships. Swedish ministers reach compromise on ECA postion Say they will push for stricter sulphur limits throughout the EU by 2015 to avoid competitive distortion. Cost-cutting 'mega-bulkers' are a 'huge waste' Deploying the 'very large ore carriers' will weigh down 'oversupplied shipping sector'. IFO prices mixed in Asian hubs Demand mixed at key Asian bunkering ports on Friday. NOL christens 'largest' 10,000 TEU vessels APL Chongqing and APL Gwangyang first of 32 vessels APL will commission by 2014. BIMCO to publish slow steaming clause Clause adopted by BIMCO's documentary committee in November at pre-publication review. DNV updates, releases new fuel saving guidelines New guidelines for tanker, bulker and box vessels. Weather delays bunker operations in Busan Bunkering 'quite difficult' for most players. CMA CGM seeks to improve vessel fuel efficiency As part of a 'vigorous action plan' to reduce costs by $400 million in 2012. Singapore to impose surcharge on non double-hull bunker tankers In line with 'continuous efforts towards fleet renewal,' says the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). Singapore-based trading platform eyes bunker fuel market Fuel costs have become a 'major exposure' in companies' risk profile, says CEO of Cleartrade Exchange.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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