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BRIEFS

March 7, 2011

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*Shipping News* Ship insurers put Libya on high-risk list London's marine insurance market has added Libya to a list of areas deemed high risk as violence escalated in Africa's third-largest oil producer, a senior market official said on Friday. Denmark meeting paves way for pirate prisons An international anti-piracy meeting in Denmark last week hammered out a judicial framework for how to handle captured pirates, paving the way for the building of special pirate prisons, the organiser said.

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US retailers enjoy sales boom in February - up 4.2pc TUI sells Hapag-Lloyd stake to Albert Ballin for US$439 million Norwegian shipowner demands quick execution of pirates at sea Port of Rizhao's January box throughput up 33.9pc to 101,000 TEU Maersk offers fruit exporters Andes-USEC service Anhui's express delivery volume growth ranks 6th in China DHL starts 15-day South Korea-Mexico LCL service IATA: Soaring fuel costs will cut 2011 airline profits nearly 50pc THAI to convert old passenger aircraft into freighters Costs rise, profits shrink as 100pc air cargo screening looms

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DHL India CEO lauds proposals in Union Budget 2011-12 Gangi Reddy Shipping achieves record MoP discharge at Vizag Port Kerala High Court delivers landmark judgment on Admiralty arrest & framing of Admiralty Rules MFC Transport all set to make its mark overseas MOL holds 2011 safety conference in Mumbai Tiger's day out in Aamby Valley UASC opens sub-agency in Rajkot WCA hosts 1,700 independent forwarders in Vietnam Jan. veg. oil imports decline by 17 pc Rubber imports hit by soaring prices Spices exports climb to Rs 5,485 cr. Gangavaram port unloads 65,349 tonnes of coal in a day VCT handles highest volume of boxes in feeder vessel Corporate mergers, acquisitions clearance in 30 days Customs focused on facilitation, says Chief Commissioner at Fieo meet Egypt crisis will affect fertiliser input imports Exporters call for lifting ban on premium rice FM lauded for 3,100 cr. allocation to TUFS Govt grants 5K-cr. refinancing boost to MSMEs Imports of foodgrains, milk products rise by 10.8 pc

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MARCH 4, 2011
Iata tables recommendations for Japan's aviation policy In an address to the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan, Giovanni Bisignani, the International Air Transport Association (Iata)'s director general and CEO, recently urged Japan ... Cargoitalia: first Italian carrier to submit ENS messages Cargoitalia is the first airline in Italy to submit the new electronic entry summary declaration (ENS) message - part of the new EU Customs import control system (ICS) regime that ... Nooteboom Trailers steps up production Nooteboom Trailers, a company that develops and produces semi-trailers and drawbar trailers for out-of-gauge road transport services, sees a recovery in its special market. Since t... AirAsia X orders more A330s AirAsia X, the long-haul low fare affiliate of the Malaysia-based AirAsia Group, has placed a firm order with Airbus for three A330-200s. Scheduled for delivery from 2014, the airc... Germany: results for railfreight traffic 2010 A total of 355.7 million t of freight were transported on Germany's railway network in 2010, according to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). After a 15.9% collapse in volum... MAN: winner of the Image Award 2011 Germany's truck hauliers and intra-company transport operators have elected the best brands on the commercial vehicle market. The category of trucks over 3.5 t saw a confirmation o... Global merchant shipping fleet continues to grow The largest fully-cellular containership fleet grew by 9.5% in 2010. A study compiled by the Bremen (Germany)-based Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics (ISL) revealed tha... Canada: railcar loadings grow The Canadian railway industry carried 23.2 million t of freight in December 2010, a 7.5% gain from December 2009. The upsurge was the result of increased loadings by the industry's... MSC to deploy larger ships in northern Europe-US Gulf service The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), a leading global shipping line based in Geneva (Switzerland) is planning to deploy two 8,000 teu containerships in its northe... New straddle carrier from Konecranes Konecranes, an industry-leading group of lifting businesses, has launched a Boxrunner straddle carrier offers a unique container handling performance to two distinct container hand... Coastlink short sea conference, Hamburg, 19-20 April 2011 Coastlink is holding a series of conferences under the title of "Challenges abound for shortsea container shipping" at the Hotel Atlantic Kempinski in Hamburg (Germany) o... Geis collaborating with Horoz Lojistik in Turkey The Geis Group, an international logistics service provider headquartered in Germany, began a close collaboration with the Turkish logistics service provider Horoz Loj... Samsung re-appoints P&O Ferrymasters Samsung has re-appointed P&O Ferrymasters to deliver washing machines and refrigerators from its factory in Poland to prime markets including France, Spain and the UK. The supp...

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MARCH 4, 2011
Noble exercises option for further HHI drillship Tidewater pays $6.3 million to settle Nigeria case American Feeder Lines to start first service Salazar has a Pinocchio moment Cecon in talks with potential Davie Shipyards buyer Beng Kuang Marine books launch barge contract

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MARCH 4, 2011
Standard & Poor's gives AA- rating to Portland Airport revenue bonds Columbia River Crossing project gaining favor in Washington, DC Rail freight traffic numbers continue to rise during week Port of Seattle taps Tanga as top police officer for 2011 Trucking association president backs surface transportation authorization extension

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MARCH 4, 2011
Triple-E class will alter port and line dynamics Arrival of 18,000 teu ships set to create a 'cascade effect' and tighter and more demanding contracts US marine highways fail to capture lion's share of box shipments Coastal and river navigation is perceived as being too slow to attract shippers that utilise trucks Freight grant award brings ships back to Kirkcaldy Grant will see 250,000 lorry miles removed from Scotland's roads Danger money demands could cost industry $120m Employers considering union proposals to extend double pay zone further into Indian Ocean How to identify suspect passengers Criminal gangs are believed to be placing drug couriers on board and are attempting to corrupt crew to ease their passage Drugs threat on cruiseships soars Cruise lines need to raise their game to protect themselves against professional gangs that are using cruiseships to traffic illegal drugs in large quantities Time to try private piracy protection A Convoy Escort Programme, comprising a fleet of small vessels, designed to interdict pirates and protect merchant ships, could be trialled to help rid the Gulf of Aden of pirates Oldendorff fails in bid to repossess bunkers on Korea Line capesize Chapter 15 stay against creditor actions remains in force Softening rates dent 2011 growth prospects Prevailing cost pressures on US consumers continue to dent transpacific trade prospects Putting a price on risk The industry has a moral duty to recognise the perils facing seafarers ' and the best way to do that is hard cash Impairment charges hit FreeSeas ahead of fleet renewal Greece-based company posts $17m net loss in the fourth quarter of 2010 High risk agreement extended to cover whole Indian Ocean Seafarer's union denies move will prove costly for shipowners as it encourages use of better security measures Big Society vote The transfer of Dover to the ownership of the local people is Big Society actually working Grand Alliance ups Asia-Europe capacity Resumes weekly frequency of Loop D service Evercore poaches Jonathan Chappell JP Morgan veteran to head Evercore's new shipping equity research division APMT cranes to undergo retrofit Move to convert more than 400 diesel-powered RTGs will cut CO2 emissions Lange fund orders two boxships Opportunity KG fund places order for two 3,800 teu ships from Shanghai Shipyard Newlead and FreeSeas confirm Korea Line exposures Marinakis group says has no exposure to KLC collapse Drug crimes linked to cruiseships rocket 52% Professional gangs now see cruise vessels as alternative vehicles for smuggling their drugs Dover residents demand referendum over trust port privatisation plans Threat to David Cameron's Big Society plans if voters choose 'people's port' option Goldenport recharters Korea Line-linked ship Secures new employment for Eleni D, one of two supramaxes previously chartered to Korea Line Tankers face higher costs for Libya calls Shipowners may be slapped with surcharges as insurers declare region war zone First dollar-per-day suezmax contract traded Breakthrough move could further limit the use of Wordscale in wet derivatives trading Rotterdam and Nangang ink service deal Agreement includes port planning, operational procedures and traffic management Antwerp hit by nationwide strikes Port set to resume normal operations today but says cost of strike action is $1.4m per hour Eurotunnel regains truck shuttle market share Channel Tunnel operator sees net loss of €57m in 2010 Fourth Korea Line ship seized in US Latest action on Blue Jasper comes as Nordea emerges as mortgagee on product tanker pair

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MARCH 4, 2011
Norway mulls allowing armed guards NORWAY'S government has announced that it will establish a parliamentary hearing to consider revoking its ban on the use of armed guards on Norwegian-flagged ships NY-NJ box imports surge CONTAINER imports jumped 17.4% year on year in December at Port of New York & New Jersey Sales of cars shipped to Japan again jump SALES OF vehicles shipped to Japan on car carriers jumped in February by 41.2% year-on-year, IHS Global Insight reported today Top analyst jumps ship RESPECTED shipping analyst Jonathan Chappell is leaving JP Morgan to take a research position at investment bank Evercore Partners, Fairplay confirmed today Capesize drybulk rates jump 8.1% STRONGER vessel demand sent Capesize drybulk rates soaring 8.1% today, Baltic Exchange figures showed Libyan cash found on ship BOXES containing Libyan currency worth £100M ($139.68M) have been impounded from a ship at Harwich, the UK government said today Glencore's profits jump GLENCORE International, the major Swiss charterer of drybulk tonnage, today reported a strong rise in revenues and net profits Insurance could reflect Libyan dangers OWNERS with ships calling at Libya ' yesterday designated as a high-risk area ' might face higher insurance payments, Fairplay was told today COSCO role affirmed in Greek logistics COSCO remains eager to participate in the tendering process that will create Greece's first-ever logistics park, the Greek shipping minister reportedly affirmed today Beluga's bubble bursts GERMAN shipowner and project carrier Beluga is heading for a major restructuring after US investor Oaktree took over control of the group this week China CSSC plans to raise 4Bn yuan CHINESE yard China CSSC said today it plans to raise 4Bn yuan ($608.9M) from selling 60M shares CMA CGM 'optimistic' on intra-Asia FRENCH carrier CMA CGM told Fairplay today is upbeat on intra-Asia shipping, despite stiff competition and rising costs Vote planned on Dover A DOVER town meeting has voted to hold a local referendum on the Dover People's Port plan for a community bid to buy the UK ferry port Ferry strike threatens Corsican supplies CORSICA Transport Office director Francis Pian has told Fairplay that the island could run out of essential products if the SNCM ferry strike continues Shippers attack box haulage proposals US SHIPPERS have warned regulators that proposed changes to box haulier driving hours in LA-LB would dramatically increase supply chain costs

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MARCH 4, 2011
States Eye DOT Process to Split Florida Rail Grant MSC Hikes Trans-Atlantic Rates C-TPAT Growing 7.5 Percent per Year Senate Approves Transportation Extension; President Signs Bill Fla. Governor Sends Dredging Money to Port of Miami DOT Will Send Fla. Rail Money to Other States APM Converts Cranes to Cut Costs, Pollution ATSG Profit Grows Despite DHL Loss Trucking Leads Transport Hiring in February Customs Shifts Top-Level Executives Retailers Warn of Higher Trucking Costs Valuing Relationships When Rebrokering Goes Bust Slowing Down Overcapacity? Effectively Not, Widdows Says Normally Uncertain Port of Felixstowe Awarded OHSAS, ISO Certificates

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MARCH 4, 2011
Suez Canal tariffs frozen PSA posts strong fiscal results for 2010 APL hits on-time record of 95% Tui prepares for Hapag-Lloyd exit Efficiency will drive Dar es Salaam's future traffic

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MARCH 4, 2011
FOE in floating fix Fred Olsen Energy keeps Borgsten Dolphin busy with $43.5m drilling contract. FreeSeas tightens timeline Handy trio held for the hopper as Nasdaq-listed bulker owner waits for seller's market. TDW settles suit Curtain falls on Nigerian ethics probe as New York-listed offshore owner pays $6.3m settlement. Libyan cash cargo seized German ship returns over $160m in Libyan currency to UK after sanctions kybosh delivery plans. Noble indulges at HHI New York-listed offshore contractor coughs up another $615m to build drillship in Korea. Maersk ship cleared Danish multipurpose released in Angola after cargo of bullets probed. FreeSeas shifts line-up Ion Varouxakis ready to shed handy bulkers as Nasdaq-listed owner falls short in the fourth. Dragnis: 'Stop ordering' Goldenport director John Dragnis not planning any newbuildings but used bulker and box buys possible. ESL bags supramax loan Finnish owner returns to Pohjola Bank to finance second new ship at Hyundai Mipo. Dragnis seeks KLC fix Goldenport's John Dragnis reveals one affected supramax has over two years charter left with another "not in arrears". Stolberg out of Beluga US fund Oaktree puts its man in charge as German heavy-lift owner's boss steps aside ahead of restructuring. Cover for Libya excluded Port city fighting leads to London war risks underwriters removing country from annual cover. Solstad to pocket $44m Options with four-year Petrobras supply ship charter could yet add to Norwegian owner's payday. Chandris ship repels attack Armed security on Greek aframax beats off pirate assault in Arabian Sea as E R Schiffahrt boxship also escapes. New5 in Numb3rs Glencore rings up a massive profit as Maersk Tankers, Frontline and Korea Line Corp count the dollars that have slipped away. Hoegh ship refloated Hoegh Seoul pulled free off Bremerhaven by four tugs after grounding on Friday morning. Evercore's dream team Analyst Jonathan Chappell abandons JP Morgan to join Mark Friedman, George Ackert and Hugh Baker at US advisory and restructuring firm.

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MARCH 4, 2011
Rockefeller: DOT report shows need for rail bill U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman John D. "Jay" Rockefeller IV said a newstudy by the Transportation Department's Inspector General "provides important new evidence that big railroads are using their growing market power to squeeze concessions... Cheers and jeers for Mexico truck pact The United States and Mexico have "found a clear path to resolving the dispute over trucking between our two countries," President Obama said Thursday at a joint press conference with Mexican President Felipe Calderon. "I look forward to consultin... Decision 'evens playing field' for forwarders A recent Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision over an air cargo shipment "has evened the playing field for air freight forwarders when it comes to third party indemnity claims," says Peter D. Clark, a partner at Clark, Atcheson & Reisert. Clark... Payne new president of NYK (North America) NYK Group (Americas) said this week it has named Bill Payne as president of NYK Line (North America) effective April 1. Payne has been the company's executive vice president and chief operating office the past two years, having joined NYK in 1989. ... UASC leaves Maersk Europe/India loop Liner carrier United Arab Shipping Co. has left a Maersk Line service between Europe and the Indian Subcontinent, according to American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data. The ME1 service has a rotation of Felixstowe, Zeebrugge, Bremerhaven, Rotterdam,... COSCO adds Asia/Europe emergency bunker fee COSCO Container Lines said this week it will begin assessing an emergency bunker surcharge on the Far East/Europe trade beginning March 15. The fee, $150 per TEU, applies to shipments in both directions and includes reefer cargo.... MSC changes Asia/Europe loops' eastbound legs Mediterranean Shipping Co. is realigning its network of four Asia/Europe services, the line said in a customer notice Thursday. The changes affect the eastbound rotations of MSC's standalone Silk, Lion, Dragon and Tiger services, with the revision... Ports news PSA nets $1.3 billion in 2010Singapore-based global terminal operator PSA International said Friday it made $1.3 billion in operating profits in 2010, a 19.2 percent increase from 2009. India to raise $1 billion for portsIndia's shipping ministry i... Baldwin demotion Cross-border compromise

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MARCH 4, 2011
Broström initiates new tanker cooperation Maersk Tankers-owned Broström has initiated a new tanker cooperation with the Swedish owners Erik Thun AB, Rederi AB Gotland and Wisby Tankers AB to strengthen its 5,000'10,000 DWT Danish controlled vessel fires upon pirates The Danish controlled vessel Brattingsborg was yesterday attacked by pirates in the Indian Ocean, but managed to escape as the pirates was met by counter fire from armed guards hired Ems River released The German-owned bulk carrier Ems River that was hijacked some 175 nautical miles north east of Salalah, Oman, on December 27, last year has been released, EU Navfor reports Former Danish ferry Spektrum now in Oslo The former Danish car ferry Broen (with the artist name Spektrum) has arrived at its first visit ever to Oslo and will stay for several months in the Norwegian capital

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MARCH 4, 2011
Prices head higher as week ends Crude futures reach two year highs on reports of violence near Libya's oil facilities. Middle East IFO prices hold steady Prices firming in Cape Town. Record numbers at IBIA Dinner IBIA says the event can grow still larger. Bunker markets in Southern Europe show signs of softening Demand for products increases in Gibraltar and Piraeus. Market abuzz with rumours after Beluga announces restructuring Bunker market players fearing bad debts; spokeswoman says company is not bankrupt. Off-spec samples increase in Mediterranean and Black Sea region But Lintec Testing Services says 'majority of issues lie with aspects of quality that can be dealt with on board.' Glencore profits soar by 40% Results from its energy sector, however, are down. Tanker operator buys share in bio-fuel company Stolt-Nielsen says it is its 'duty' and in its 'interest' to develop alternative sources of energy. MGO prices in Busan, HK breach $1,000 mark IFO prices, meanwhile, fall at most key ports. Bominflot welcomes two new traders in Brazil Gabriel Pacheco and Tiago Falc'o join the company's trading team in Rio de Janeiro. Bunker surveyor expands global operations Global Marine Inspections opens offices in Singapore, Algeciras and Durban. US technology firm tackles marine diesel engine emissions 'Unique' environmental equipment' to be tested, says EnerTeck Corporation. WFS, Cosmoship ordered to release Korea Line's bunkers Meanwhile, German shipowner Oldendorff seeks to take possession of bunkers it purchased on board a Korea Line vessel. South China weekly fuel oil stocks increase Volumes estimated to be between 1.78 to 1.80 million mt in the week ending March 2, 2011. Analysts maintain Aegean's 'hold' ratings Unclear whether improved margins in 'low-competition areas' will offset reductions in volume, says Dahlman Rose. Japan to see 'sluggish' bunker demand in March High bunker prices discourage buying at Japanese ports, say traders. Sinopec to become China's No.1 bonded bunker oil supplier? The supplier's sales target 'close' to that of Chimbusco.

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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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